Polyester Shower Curtain Liner from Germany
A lightweight polyester liner designed to hang inside a shower enclosure to contain water splashes. It qualifies under HTS 6304.99.60.40 as a furnishing article not of heading 9404, made from non-knitted/crocheted other textile materials like polyester. This subheading captures miscellaneous home furnishing textiles excluding specific exclusions.
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 fabric composition via lab tests to confirm 'other textile materials' and avoid misclassification into cotton or wool headings
• Include detailed invoices specifying non-knitted construction and furnishing end-use to support 6304 classification
• Watch for heading 9404 overlap; ensure not marketed as fitted bathroom furniture components