Printed Cotton Batiste Lawn Fabric from China
Delicate printed cotton batiste lawn features plain weave, 85%+ cotton, <100 g/m², yarn number 69+, used for heirloom dresses and linens. It fits HTS 5208.51.80.90 as batiste/lawn due to its crisp, fine quality and printed pattern. Lightweight construction suits high-end apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct desizing and weight tests per US notes to accurately measure g/m² post-processing
• Differentiate from voile by crisp hand; provide supplier specs to CBP for batiste verification
• Watch for statistical suffix (226); ensure entry docs match cheesecloth/voiles/batistes grouping