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Lightweight Cotton-Cashmere Blend Batiste

Bleached batiste at 160 g/m² with 36% cashmere (fine animal hair) and 64% combed cotton, finely woven for luxury shirts. Fits HTS 5212.12.10.20 as bleached, low-weight cotton weave with sufficient animal hair content and combed yarns. Suited for high-end dress shirts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16.5%+37.5%54%
🇲🇽Mexico16.5%+10.0%26.5%
🇨🇦Canada16.5%+10.0%26.5%
🇩🇪Germany16.5%—16.5%
🇯🇵Japan16.5%—16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5111.19.60Higher: 62.5% vs 54%

If cashmere-dominant (>50%)

Fine animal hair predominant fabrics classify under Chapter 51 wool/hair headings.

5211.12.00Lower: 45.2% vs 54%

If dyed instead of bleached

Dyed versions move to 5211.12, as color treatment changes the subheading.

5212Same rate: 54%

If printed or heavier weave

Printed or >200 g/m² shifts to other 5212 subheadings.

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

• Lab-test cashmere purity; fine hair must be verified to claim ≥36% for this subheading

• Retain bleaching certificates; optical brighteners may affect 'bleached' status