Uncut Cotton Epinglé Velvet Fabric from Germany
This is an uncut epinglé warp pile fabric made from cotton, featuring looped pile that has not been cut to form a velvet surface. It falls under HTS 5801.27.10.00 as a warp pile epinglé (uncut) fabric of cotton, distinct from cut pile or terry fabrics. Commonly used in upholstery and apparel before final processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify the fabric width and selvage presence to confirm it doesn't qualify as narrow woven under heading 5806
• Provide mill certificates for cotton fiber content to avoid misclassification as man-made fiber blends
• Ensure documentation specifies 'uncut epinglé' status to distinguish from cut pile fabrics