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Printed Cotton Batiste Blouse Fabric

Ultra-fine printed batiste with 88% cotton, 95 g/m² weight, and yarn number 100+. Falls under HTS 5208.59.80.90 for other high-count printed cottons. Used for high-end blouses and lingerie.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China11.4%+37.5%48.9%
🇲🇽Mexico11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇨🇦Canada11.4%+10.0%21.4%
🇩🇪Germany11.4%—11.4%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5208.12Lower: 23% vs 48.9%

If unprinted and unbleached

Base color state (unbleached/bleached) determines 5208.1x before print adds to 5208.5x.

5208.59.60Lower: 47.2% vs 48.9%

If narrow width <107cm with specific use

Narrow fabrics or those for specific end-uses have separate provisions in .60.

6217.10Lower: 27.1% vs 48.9%

If made up into scarves

Made-up articles (cut/sewn) move to Chapter 62, not greige fabrics.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label with exact yarn number and method used (e.g

• BT/Z formula) for CBP review

• Separate printed from piece-dyed lots; mixing causes reclassification risks

• For small quantities, use informal entry but still provide weight/composition docs