Dyed Cotton Batiste Shirt Fabric 130 g/m² from Japan
Fine cotton batiste fabric, dyed, plain weave with yarn number 72, 90% cotton content, weighing 130 g/m²—fits HTS 5208.32.50.90 for batistes of number 69+. This sheer, lightweight material is prized for dress shirts, blouses, and lingerie due to its crisp hand and breathability.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test fabric weight after conditioning; must be >100 g/m² but ≤200 g/m² for this subheading
• Retain mill test certificates showing yarn number calculation via approved formulas in US Note (a)
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as apparel fabric—remains Chapter 52 as greige/woven fabric