Modacrylic Batiste Sheeting from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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