Corduroy Cotton Fabric 12 Wale from Germany
Heavyweight corduroy fabric with 12 wales per cm, containing over 85% cotton by weight. Qualifies under HTS 9822.05.01 via U.S. note 20(a)(2) as designated corduroy. Used for trousers, jackets, and upholstery requiring durable pile fabric.
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
• Document wale count (must exceed 7.5 per cm) and cotton content (>85%) for Customs verification
• Include lab test results confirming construction specifications in entry documentation
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as standard cotton fabric under 5801.22 without designation