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65s Bleached Batiste Cotton Dress Fabric from Japan

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 — 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

• 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