Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Batiste from Canada
Fine, plain weave batiste fabric of unbleached polyester staple mixed mainly with cotton, ≤170 g/m², classified under HTS 5513.11.00.90 as batistes. Known for its crisp, lightweight hand ideal for blouses and lingerie. Meets chapter notes excluding square construction types.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Test for average yarn number to ensure not qualifying as printcloth (43-68 range with >33 singles)
• Document as 'batiste' with weave specs to prevent misclassification as generic lawn