Batiste Fine Lawn Shirt Lining Fabric from Japan
Unbleached batiste lawn fabric featuring a high-count plain weave (85 threads/inch average), 80% cotton/20% polyester mix, weighing 110 g/m². Classified in HTS 5210.11.80.90 for batistes of number 69+, MMF-mixed, unbleached, under 200 g/m². Used for garment linings and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document average yarn number using BYT/1,000 formula from US notes for audits
• Label rolls with exact composition to prevent penalties for inaccurate declarations
• Watch for over 200 g/m² weight, which shifts to other subheadings like 5211