Dyed Fine Cotton Batiste Lining from China
Ultra-fine dyed cotton batiste used as garment lining, soft and lightweight at under 200 g/m². Classified in HTS 5212.13.60.50 for dyed batistes, featuring high thread count plain weave. Its delicate construction distinguishes it from heavier cottons.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Lab certify thread density to confirm batiste status vs. generic 'other' fabrics
• Invoice as 'lining fabric' explicitly to guide classification away from apparel
• Monitor for shrinkage testing requirements that could affect weight classification