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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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