Polyester Plaid Dress Fabric from Germany
A woven fabric made from artificial staple fibers using yarns of different colors to create a classic plaid pattern, ideal for dresses and skirts. It falls under HTS 5516.93.00 because it is a woven fabric of artificial staple fibers with multicolored yarns, not specified elsewhere in the chapter. The color variation is achieved through dyed yarns of contrasting shades.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify yarn composition via lab tests to confirm artificial staple fibers over 85%; declare color variations accurately to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates for fiber content and ensure no finishing processes push it into dyed fabric headings