65s Bleached Batiste Cotton Dress Fabric from China
Delicate bleached batiste with fine plain weave, yarn number 65 (upper end of 43-68), 85 g/m², 87% cotton. Meets all HTS 5208.21.40 parameters for lightweight bleached plain weave fine-count cotton. Perfect for women's dresses and lingerie.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• High yarn counts near 68 require precise measurement; fractions disregarded per HTS rules
• Ensure bleaching is piece-dyeing (not yarn-dyed) for correct 5208.2 classification
• For apparel fabric, maintain greige status; cut pieces may classify as made-ups