Cotton-Synthetic Batiste Sheeting

Fine, lightweight batiste fabric blending cotton with synthetic staples (<85%), plain weave ≤170 g/m² for blouses and lingerie. Bleached or unbleached per HTS 5513.19.0040 specifications for batistes mixed mainly with cotton.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5513.23.01Same rate: 49.9%

If dyed in warp and weft

Warp/weft-dyed batistes move to 5513.23 colored fabric subheading.

5211.19.00Lower: 42.7% vs 49.9%

If woven on power looms from pure cotton

Cotton-only batiste power-woven fabrics classify under heading 5211.

6002Lower: 18% vs 49.9%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted cotton-synthetic batiste structures fall under Chapter 60 knit fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit construction specs showing not qualifying as poplin/broadcloth per Chapter 55 notes

Use certified weight certificates to prove ≤170 g/m² compliance

Differentiate from voiles by finer, smoother batiste finish in documentation

Related Products under HTS 5513.19.00.40

Bleached Cotton-Synthetic Cheesecloth

A lightweight plain weave fabric weighing under 170 g/m², made from synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, classified as cheesecloth due to containing not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per square centimeter. Used for straining, filtering, and culinary applications. Falls under HTS 5513.19.0040 as unbleached or bleached cheesecloth mixed with less than 85% synthetic fibers.

Unbleached 60/32 Cotton-Polyester Cheesecloth

Unbleached cheesecloth with 60% cotton and 40% polyester staple fibers, plain weave under 170 g/m² and ≤33 ends/picks per cm² per statistical notes. Ideal for cheese making, straining liquids, and medical bandaging. HTS 5513.19.0040 covers this mixed fiber lightweight cheesecloth.

Bleached Polyester-Cotton Voile Fabric

Sheer, lightweight voile woven fabric of 70% cotton and 30% polyester staple, under 170 g/m², unbleached or bleached. Known for its soft drape in blouses and scarves. Classifies under HTS 5513.19.0040 as voiles mixed mainly with cotton.

Mixed Fiber Lawn Fabric for Curtains

Lightweight lawn fabric of synthetic staple (<85%) mixed mainly with cotton, plain weave under 170 g/m², bleached for curtain voiles. HTS 5513.19.0040 includes lawns as sheer decorative textiles.

Culinary Cheesecloth 50/50 Blend

50% cotton / 50% polyester staple cheesecloth, unbleached, ≤33 ends/picks per cm², <170 g/m² for cheese straining and canning. Precise HTS 5513.19.0040 classification per cheesecloth definition.

Bleached Batiste for Lingerie

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.