Premium Yarn-Dyed Cotton Batiste Blouse Material from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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