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Geometric Printed Batiste Fabric 45s from Japan

Fine printed cotton batiste with yarn number 45, 85 g/m², ≥85% cotton, plain weave. Geometric prints suit lingerie and blouses. HTS 5208.51.60 applies for printed plain weave, yarn 43-68, low weight.

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 boiling to remove excessive sizing before weight/yarn testing as per US note (b)

• Declare print method (e.g

• reactive dye) if questioned; affects fiber reactivity tests

• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking sets—retail cuts may need different statistical suffixes