Bleached Acetate Batiste Fabric
Fine, crisp batiste woven fabric from bleached acetate filaments (88% artificial content), lightweight and smooth. Classified under HTS 5408.21.00 for its bleached state and high artificial filament proportion. Suited for blouses and lingerie.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed after bleaching
Printed woven artificial fabrics go to 5408.33, separate from plain bleached.
If impregnated or coated for textile use
Impregnated/coated fabrics classify in Chapter 59, not plain woven Chapter 54.
If from artificial continuous filament but deemed tow-derived
Note excludes 5402/5403 for tow; complex origins may shift to Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include bleaching certificates and yarn specs to comply with unbleached/bleached distinction
• Check gram weight (<170 g/m²) against poplin exclusions in statistical notes
• Declare as flat fabric if yarns under 472 turns/meter to fit definitions
Related Products under HTS 5408.21.00
Unbleached Acetate Poplin Fabric
This woven fabric is made from 100% acetate filament yarn, unbleached, with a poplin weave featuring fine warp and coarser weft yarns. It contains over 85% artificial filament by weight, classifying it under HTS 5408.21.00 as an unbleached woven fabric of artificial filaments. Commonly used for lightweight linings and blouses.
Bleached Viscose Voile Fabric
A sheer, lightweight woven voile fabric from 92% viscose filament yarn, bleached for a clean white finish. It meets HTS 5408.21.00 criteria as a bleached fabric with 85%+ artificial filament content. Ideal for summer dresses and curtains.
Unbleached Rayon Chiffon Fabric
Delicate, transparent chiffon woven from unbleached rayon filament yarns exceeding 85% artificial content. This fabric fits HTS 5408.21.00 due to its unprocessed state and filament composition. Used in evening wear and scarves.
Unbleached Viscose Georgette Fabric
Textured georgette crepe fabric woven from unbleached viscose artificial filaments over 85% by weight. It qualifies for HTS 5408.21.00 as an unbleached other woven fabric of artificial yarn. Popular for flowing dresses and blouses.
Bleached Rayon Lawn Fabric
Crisp, plain weave lawn fabric from bleached rayon filaments (90% artificial), fine and lightweight. Falls under HTS 5408.21.00 for bleached woven artificial filament fabrics >85%. Used in shirts and dress linings.
Unbleached Acetate Organdy Fabric
Stiff, sheer organdy woven from unbleached acetate artificial filaments exceeding 85%. HTS 5408.21.00 applies to this unprocessed high-filament content fabric. Ideal for collars, cuffs, and formal wear.