Batiste Dress Lining Material from Japan
Fine, lightweight plain weave fabric from polyester staple mixed with viscose rayon, used as batiste for dress linings and blouses due to its soft, crisp hand and minimal weight. HTS 5515.11.0030 applies as batiste per chapter notes for sheer, low-density synthetic staple weaves.
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
• Conduct yarn number tests to ensure compliance with voile/batiste density specs
• Declare exact staple fiber composition; viscose > other blends keeps it here