Unbleached Viscose Batiste Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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