Fine Multi-Color Cotton Batiste Sheeting from China
A crisp, fine-woven batiste fabric from differently colored cotton yarns (number 69+), at 180 g/m², used for blouses and linings. Classified in HTS 5208.49.80.90 due to its high yarn count, multi-color yarns, and light weight under 200 g/m². Not a specific weave like satin or twill.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.2%
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
• Document average yarn number calculation per US note (a); use actual meters/kg divided correctly
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'yarns of different colors' to match subheading criteria
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as greige; finished rolls prevent shifts to lower headings