Napped Cotton Fitted Sheet from Germany
A fitted bottom sheet made from 100% cotton fabric with a napped surface for added softness and warmth, designed to fit standard mattress sizes. It falls under HTS 6302.31.70.20 as 'other bed linen' of cotton that is napped, specifically classified as sheets not of pile construction. The napping process raises fibers on one side, distinguishing it from smooth cotton sheets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content is 100% cotton via lab tests to avoid misclassification into man-made fiber headings
• Include detailed invoices specifying 'napped' finish and sheet dimensions to confirm subheading 6302.31.70.20
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with FTC rules; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain cotton textiles