Number 55 Cotton Batiste Sheeting from Japan
Unbleached plain weave cotton batiste with 87% cotton, 88 g/m² weight, average yarn number 55 calculated via ST/10 formula. Fits HTS 5208.11.40 for unbleached plain weave cotton fabrics ≤100 g/m² of numbers 43-68. Popular for delicate apparel and embroidery bases.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify plain weave is wholly specified (per U.S. note b); combinations with other weaves may reclassify
• Prepare for CBP verification of yarn number using fabric breadth, linear meters/kg metrics