Bleached Acetate Batiste Fabric
A fine, crisp batiste fabric woven from bleached acetate filaments, containing 88% artificial content by weight. Its lightweight and smooth texture, combined with its bleached state, qualifies it under tariff item 5408.21.00 for unbleached or bleached woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn with 85% or more artificial content.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5408210000; Equal To 5408210000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is dyed a single uniform colour
Dyed woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn with 85% or more artificial content fall under a different tariff item.
If the fabric is printed
Printed woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn are classified separately from unbleached or bleached fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is clearly declared as bleached and contains at least 85% artificial filament by weight
• Keep supplier documentation proving the acetate filament content and bleaching process
• Verify the weight per square meter to confirm classification under the correct tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 5408.21.00
Acetate Table Linen Fabric
This is an unbleached plain weave acetate filament fabric weighing 205 g/m², designed for tablecloths and napkins. It is classified under tariff item 5408.21.00 as a woven fabric containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, unbleached, and weighing over 170 g/m².
Bleached Acetate Dress Lining
A lightweight woven fabric made from bleached acetate filaments, with an artificial content of 89%. Designed for use as dress lining, it offers a smooth surface and good slip. Its bleached state and high artificial filament proportion place it under tariff item 5408.21.00.
Bleached Acetate Organdy Fabric
A crisp, transparent organdy fabric woven from 90% acetate filament yarn, bleached, with a weight of 80 g/m². Its high artificial filament content and bleached state qualify it under tariff item 5408.21.00. Used in formal collars and decorative garments.
Bleached Lyocell Plain Weave Fabric
An eco-friendly lyocell (Tencel) filament fabric, bleached, weighing 130 g/m², with 89% artificial filament content. Its bleached state and high artificial content place it under tariff item 5408.21.00. Suitable for sustainable fashion shirts and dresses.
Bleached Modal Voile Fabric
An ultra-soft voile fabric made from 95% modal (high-wet-modulus rayon) filament, bleached, weighing 95 g/m². Its high artificial filament content and bleached state qualify it under tariff item 5408.21.00. Perfect for breathable summer garments.
Bleached Rayon Curtain Voile Fabric
This is a bleached plain weave voile fabric made of 88% viscose rayon filament, weighing 175 g/m², suitable for lightweight curtains. It is classified under tariff item 5408.21.00 because it is a woven fabric containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, bleached, and weighing over 170 g/m².