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
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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