Recycled PET Cut Velvet Fabric from Germany
Eco-friendly cut warp pile velvet from recycled polyester (PET) bottles, for sustainable fashion and home goods. Classified HTS 5801.37.50 based on man-made fiber cut pile, recycling doesn't change tariff. Maintains premium velvet hand despite recycled origin.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Certify recycled content for preferences but classify same; retain GRS certs
• Common error: confusing with nonwovens from recycled fibers