Cotton Batiste Dyed Fabric from China
A lightweight, fine cotton batiste fabric dyed in solid colors, containing over 85% cotton and weighing under 200 g/m² with yarn numbers between 43 and 68. This fabric is classified under HTS 5208.39.60.90 as a dyed woven cotton fabric meeting the specified weight, composition, and yarn count criteria from Chapter 52 notes. It is commonly used for blouses, dresses, and lingerie.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify average yarn number using Chapter 52 formula (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing, ensuring it falls between 43-68
• Provide lab test reports confirming >85% cotton content and weight <200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'dyed plain weave' if applicable; common pitfall is misstating weave type leading to audits