Cotton Bobbinet Net Fabric from Germany
Traditional machine-made cotton net with a fine hexagonal mesh, used historically for curtains and lightweight garments. It qualifies under HTS 5804.10.90.90 as other tulle/net fabric, machine-constructed without weaving, knitting, or crocheting. Bobbinet production uses a unique leno-like twisting method.
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
• Document fiber content with lab tests, as cotton blends may require different declarations
• Avoid selling as 'handmade' if machine-produced to prevent quota issues
• Check for seasonal quotas on cotton textiles from certain origins