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