Modacrylic Batiste Sheeting from Germany
Bleached modacrylic batiste is an extremely fine, lightweight plain weave fabric (85%+ modacrylic staple fibers) under HTS 5512.21.0040, categorized as batistes for its delicate, crisp hand suitable for blouses and linings. Weighing less than 170 g/m² with precise weave matching chapter notes. Bleaching provides a clean base for further processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify modacrylic content (fire-retardant acrylic variant) separately from standard acrylic
• Provide grammage certificates (<170 g/m²) and yarn count details for batiste qualification
• Watch for apparel importer attempts to classify as garment fabric under Chapter 62