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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%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 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