Premium Yarn-Dyed Cotton Batiste Blouse Material

This fine cotton batiste fabric, over 85% cotton, weighs less than 200 g/m², incorporates differently colored yarns, and has an average yarn number of 80 or higher. It fits HTS 5208.49.80 for its delicate weave used in high-end blouses, with classification driven by yarn fineness and color variation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.7%+35.0%49.7%
🇲🇽Mexico14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇨🇦Canada14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇩🇪Germany14.7%+10.0%24.7%
🇯🇵Japan14.7%+10.0%24.7%

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Alternative Classifications

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

5208.19.40Lower: 42% vs 49.7%

If yarns are unbleached or single color

Plain uncolored or single-yarn-color fabrics go to 5208.1 subheadings, excluding different-colors category.

5208.49.40Lower: 43.1% vs 49.7%

If number 43-68

Medium yarn numbers 43-68 classify separately in 5208.49.40, with 5208.49.80 reserved for finest yarns.

6206.40.20Lower: 21.5% vs 49.7%

If made up into women's blouses

Garments from such fabric are 'made up' articles under Chapter 62, not greige woven fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit affidavits or mill certificates verifying yarn number calculation method (e.g

BT/Z formula) to prevent audits

Watch for blending pitfalls; even minor non-cotton fibers drop below 85% threshold into 5210/5211

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