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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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