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Printed Polyester Voile Fabric from Germany

A lightweight, sheer printed voile fabric woven from artificial staple polyester fibers, characterized by its delicate open weave. Classified under HTS 5516.94.0040 as printed voiles within artificial staple fiber woven fabrics. Ideal for curtains, scarves, and evening wear.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document weave transparency and lightness to distinguish voile from denser fabrics during customs review

• Include yarn number specs showing fine count typical for voiles to avoid reclassification