Printed Cotton-Polyester Batiste Cloth from China
Fine, lightweight printed batiste fabric blending cotton mainly with <85% polyester staple fibers, weight not exceeding 170 g/m². Classified under HTS 5513.49.90.40 for printed batistes, used in lingerie, blouses, and dress linings for its soft, crisp hand. Excludes denser broadcloths per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46%
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
• Ensure lab certification for fineness; batiste must be finer than voile, often with higher yarn numbers
• Declare printing method (roller/screen/digital) to confirm it's 'printed' vs yarn-dyed, preventing shift to 5513.41
• Watch for weight creep during finishing; humidity can affect g/m² measurement at customs