Printed Cotton Batiste Fabric
Fine, dyed cotton batiste with plain weave, yarn number 69 or above, 85%+ cotton, under 100 g/m², featuring a smooth matte finish for dress shirts, lingerie, and infant wear. HTS 5208.31.80.90 covers this as batiste subcategory within dyed high-number plain weaves. Note: while 'printed' mentioned, classification bases on dyed base fabric; true prints may shift.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed rather than piece-dyed
Printed plain weave cottons (not specifically voile/etc.) classify under 5208.59, separate from solid dyed.
If yarn-dyed (not piece-dyed)
Yarn-dyed plain weave versions move to 5210.31 for colored-in-the-yarn effects.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted cotton batiste equivalents fall under Chapter 60 for knit fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish dyeing from printing via process docs; printed fabrics may require 5208.59 review if pattern dominates
• CBP often tests for cotton percentage via lab analysis—retain supplier affidavits
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as greige; ensure declaration matches imported dyed state
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