Animal Print Cotton Batiste Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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