Certified Hand-Loomed Cotton Batik Print Fabric
This lightweight printed cotton fabric, weighing under 100 g/m² with 85%+ cotton content, is produced on a nonpower-driven hand loom by cottage industry artisans and certified by government authorities prior to export. Its plain weave structure and vibrant batik prints make it ideal for apparel and home decor. It falls under HTS 5208.51.20.00 due to meeting the strict definition of certified hand-loomed fabrics in heading 5208.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing over 100 g/m² but not more than 200 g/m²
Weight threshold shifts classification within the same printed plain weave category but out of the lighter certified hand-loomed subheading.
If unbleached or bleached instead of printed
Printed fabrics are distinctly classified under 5208.51, while unprinted (bleached/unbleached) plain weave cottons fall under 5208.41.
If containing less than 85% cotton (e.g., cotton blends)
Chapter 52 headings differentiate by cotton content; under 85% shifts to Chapter 52 subheadings like 5211 for mixed fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify and retain the official government certification from the exporting country proving hand-loom production by cottage industry to avoid reclassification
• Check quantitative restrictions on cotton fabrics and ensure proper documentation for country-specific allocations under Chapter 52 U.S. notes
• Label fabrics accurately with fiber content (85%+ cotton), weight, and weave type to prevent customs disputes on plain weave verification
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