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Porosity Tester for Textiles from Germany

Instrument measuring air permeability and porosity of fabrics using pressure differential for material quality control. Classified under HTS 9027.89.80 as apparatus for checking porosity, a physical property.

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

• Reference ASTM D737 standard in documentation for classification support

• Specify flow rate measurement range for customs review

• Avoid bundling with fabric samples to prevent composite goods issues