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Fine Cotton Batiste Fabric

This lightweight, dyed cotton batiste fabric contains over 85% cotton and weighs under 200 g/m², with an average yarn number of 80, classifying it under HTS 5208.39.80. It's prized for its sheer, smooth texture ideal for blouses, dresses, and lingerie.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%+37.5%50%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇨🇦Canada12.5%+10.0%22.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%—12.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%—12.5%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.32.40Lower: 47.2% vs 50%

If yarn number 43-68

Lower yarn numbers shift to coarser fabric subheading within same dyed cotton category.

5208.49.80Higher: 52.2% vs 50%

If weight exceeds 200 g/m²

Heavier fabrics move to 5208.4x regardless of yarn fineness.

5210.21.80Same rate: 50%

If cotton content <85%

Blended cotton fabrics fall under Chapter 52 heading 5210.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing to confirm #69+ classification

• Provide lab test reports for fiber content (>85% cotton) and weight (<200 g/m²) to avoid reclassification

• Ensure dyeing is plain (not printed) to stay in 5208; common pitfall is misdeclaring yarn count