Cotton-Synthetic Batiste Sheeting from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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