Fine Printed Cotton Batiste Lining from Japan
Ultra-fine printed cotton batiste used as garment lining, ≤200 g/m², under HTS 5212.15.60.50 for batiste category. Provides smooth, breathable inner layer with decorative prints.
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
• Use lab reports for yarn count and weave to differentiate from chiffons (Chapter 54)
• Declare as greige if printed post-import to potentially lower duties
• Ensure no chemical finishes that could reclassify under 5212.19 treated fabrics