Fine Cotton Batiste Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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