Cotton Batiste Lawn Fabric Unbleached from Germany
Cotton batiste lawn is a fine, plain weave fabric over 85% cotton, weighing 115 g/m² with yarn number 75, unbleached for natural appearance. It matches HTS 5208.12.80.90 as batiste of number 69 or higher, used in heirloom sewing, dresses, and handkerchiefs. The delicate, high-count weave fits the subheading's criteria for lawns or batistes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use boiling to remove excessive sizing before weight/yarn number testing as per U.S. note (a)
• Ensure no power-loom certification needed unless claiming hand-loomed under 5208 exceptions