Unbleached Cotton Voile Sheer Fabric from China
Unbleached plain weave cotton voile with yarn number 80+, over 85% cotton and under 100 g/m² aligns with HTS 5208.11.80.90 for voiles. This lightweight, semi-transparent fabric is ideal for curtains, blouses, and linings. Its high thread count and crisp hand confirm the batiste/voile classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document weave as plain (no combinations per US note) and measure average yarn number per chapter formulas
• Label as unbleached to prevent reclassification; test for cotton purity ≥85%
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial non-retail use