Fine Dyed Cotton Batiste Fabric from Germany
Batiste is an ultra-fine plain weave cotton fabric dyed evenly, using yarns of number 69 or higher, weighing not more than 100 g/m² with 85%+ cotton. HTS 5208.31.80 applies based on its high yarn number, lightweight construction, and solid dyeing per chapter definitions. Used for dresses, collars, and handkerchiefs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use boiling to remove excessive sizing before weight and yarn count tests as per US note (a)
• Label as 'piece dyed' not printed; CBP scrutinizes dyeing vs printing for plain weave classification
• Check for quantitative restrictions if raw cotton source, though woven fabrics generally exempt