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Premium Yarn-Dyed Cotton Batiste Blouse Material from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

24.7%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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