Cotton Batiste Lawn Fabric Unbleached from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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