Printed Cotton Batiste Dress Fabric from China
Delicate printed cotton batiste, weighing not more than 200 g/m², is a fine plain weave fabric for blouses and dresses, classified in HTS 5212.15.60.50. The printing provides colorful patterns on its smooth, lightweight surface.
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
• Conduct weave analysis to distinguish from finer poplins (5208.39) or coarser fabrics
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'printed' to differentiate from dyed-only (5212.13)
• Watch for quota restrictions on cotton fabrics from non-WTO countries per Chapter 52 notes