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
20.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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