Man-Made Fiber Tracing Cloth from Germany
Semi-transparent nylon tracing cloth coated with gum for stability, used in drafting and design for tracing patterns. Classified in HTS 5901.10.10.00 as prepared man-made textile with gum coating. The treatment prevents ink bleed and enhances durability.
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
• Provide technical specs showing coating for tracing use to differentiate from plain fabrics
• Ensure no plastic lamination, or it shifts to 5903 per chapter exclusions
• Declare width and weight accurately for potential quota applicability