Acid-Washed Cotton Hoodie from Germany
Pullover hoodie with acid wash finish, sewn from U.S.-cut fleece fabric made from U.S. yarns in Madagascar. Acid washing creates distinctive fading pattern qualifying for 9819.11.03 processing exemption.
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
• Chemical composition records for acid wash bath essential for compliance
• U.S. fabric formation certificates must trace back to specific yarn lots
• Test fabric samples to verify U.S. origin before processing declaration