Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Batiste from China
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 — China → United States
52.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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