Modacrylic Batiste Fabric from China
Delicate, fine-woven batiste from modacrylic staple fibers (88% content), soft and lightweight for lingerie and blouses. Classified HTS 5512.29.0030 as 'batistes' per its crisp, plain weave under 170 g/m². Aligns with Chapter 55 for high synthetic staple concentration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber burn tests for CBP verification; document average yarn number
• For retail cuts, ensure individual packaging to avoid bulk fabric duties