Modacrylic Batiste Sheeting from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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