High-Count Cotton Batiste Dress Fabric from China
This fine, dyed cotton batiste fabric is 100% cotton, 95 g/m², yarn number 100, ideal for lingerie and dresses. Classified in HTS 5208.39.80.90 for its high yarn number, dyed plain weave, and lightweight cotton composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain government certification if claiming hand-loomed status for potential duty relief under US notes
• Label rolls with exact yarn number and weight to facilitate CBP verification
• Beware of reclassification if fabric is printed; printed cottons go to 5212