Cotton Tulle Fabric from Germany
A lightweight, fine net fabric made from cotton yarns, used primarily for veils, tutus, and decorative overlays in apparel and costumes. It falls under HTS 5804.10.10.00 as a tulle net fabric of cotton, distinct from woven, knitted, or crocheted fabrics per Chapter 58 notes. The open hexagonal mesh structure provides transparency and volume without being a knotted net of heading 5608.
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 the fabric is not knitted or crocheted to avoid reclassification to Chapter 60; provide mill test certificates confirming cotton or man-made fiber content
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring width over 30 cm, which may shift to broader woven headings