Bleached Batiste for Lingerie from China
Delicate bleached batiste of 75% cotton / 25% acrylic staple fibers, fine plain weave <170 g/m². Used for high-end lingerie and heirloom sewing. HTS 5513.19.0040 for mixed batistes.
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
• Distinguish from voiles by finer yarn count and smoother finish in tech specs
• Include width measurements; statistical notes limit certain printcloths by width
• Import in bolts to maintain fabric classification vs cut pieces