Bleached Cotton Batiste Dress Lining from Japan
Fine bleached cotton batiste fabric weighing 140 g/m², used as lining for dresses and blouses. It qualifies under HTS 5212.12.60.90 as other bleached woven cotton ≤200 g/m², with a crisp finish from its tight weave. Not a plain weave nor excluded twill.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label fiber content accurately (100% cotton) and include grammage certificate
• Separate from apparel components in shipments to avoid parts classification
• Check for shrinkage post-bleach to confirm weight compliance