Bleached Acetate Batiste Fabric from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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