Printed Cotton Batiste Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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