Batiste Polyester Lawn Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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