Cotton Tubular Piping Cord Fabric from Germany
Tubular narrow woven cotton fabric, flattened width 2.5 cm, used for piping in upholstery and garments. Qualifies under 5806.31.00.00 per chapter note (b) for tubular fabrics ≤30 cm flattened.
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
• Measure flattened width precisely; inflated doesn't count
• Avoid cutting into retail lengths pre-import to prevent parts classification
• Pure cotton certification avoids blend duties