Printed Cotton Batiste Dress Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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