Unbleached Viscose Batiste Fabric

Fine, lightweight plain weave batiste from 100% viscose filament, unbleached at 110 g/m². Meets HTS 5408.21.00.30 criteria for unbleached artificial filament woven fabrics ≥85% by weight, ≤170 g/m². Popular for lingerie and infants' apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5408.21.00.60Same rate: 49.9%

If meeting printcloth specs despite unbleached

Specific statistical note (e) for printcloth types under 5408.21.00.60.

4805.40.00.00Lower: 35% vs 49.9%

If considered filter paper grade

Very fine weaves may fall to paper products if end-use is filtration.

5407.91Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If mixed with synthetic filaments under 85%

Lower artificial content defaults to synthetic heading 5407.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for filament vs. staple to avoid Chapter 55 misclassification

Include width measurements if under statistical note limits for printcloth exclusion

Label as 'unbleached' clearly to prevent duty shifts to dyed categories

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