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
24.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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