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Cotton Batiste Lawn Fabric Unbleached from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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