Animal Print Cotton Batiste Fabric from Japan
Lightweight animal print cotton batiste, 80 g/m², 100% cotton plain weave printed fabric with yarn number 41, falls under HTS 5208.51.40 due to meeting all criteria for printed, low-weight, coarse yarn cotton.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use independent lab for g/m² verification, as minor weight variances can change subheadings
• Label rolls clearly with HTS specs to aid CBP examination and reduce hold times
• Monitor for denim-like twill that might misclassify under 5209.42 notes