Fine Bleached Cotton-Spandex Batiste Cloth from Japan
Delicate batiste fabric mixing cotton with spandex for slight stretch, bleached smooth, plain weave at yarn number 75, weighing 140 g/m². HTS 5210.21.80.90 covers it as batiste for fine shirting and lingerie due to its crisp, lightweight high-count construction. The MMF blend provides elasticity ideal for fitted garments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Calculate average yarn number precisely using BYT/1,000 formula from US notes; fractions disregarded
• Label as batiste only if meeting fineness criteria; generic 'fine cloth' may trigger CBP review
• Include bleaching process declaration; unbleached equivalents fall under 5210.11