Batiste Polyester Lawn Fabric from Germany
Fine, crisp plain weave batiste from polyester staple fibers ≥85%, known for its smooth finish and lightweight feel under 170 g/m². Falls under HTS 5512.99.0030 'lawns, voiles or batistes' due to its delicate, high-thread-count construction from synthetic staple yarns.
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
• Submit yarn number specs (typically fine counts) and thread density to prove batiste/lawn status vs. cheesecloth
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'of synthetic staple fibers' to match heading requirements