Fine Polyester-Cotton Batiste Sheeting from Japan
Ultra-fine batiste plain weave from bleached polyester staple mainly with cotton, ≤170 g/m², under HTS 5513.11.00.90. Not sheeting per note (b) due to non-square construction. Perfect for embroidery bases and infant garments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate from printcloth via yarn number tests (<43 or >68 excludes printcloth)
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'batiste, not sheeting' to guide examiners
• Retail sets with trims may classify under apparel chapters if GRI 3 applies