Polyester Batiste Fine Blouse Fabric from China
A crisp, lightweight plain weave polyester staple fiber batiste fabric used for blouses and linings, classified under HTS 5515.19.0030 for 'batistes' matching the fine, smooth texture from synthetic staple yarns under 170 g/m². Its delicate weave distinguishes it from heavier shirtings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Lab certification required for yarn number and weave type to prove batiste status vs. generic 'other' woven fabrics
• Document average yarn fineness; numbers above 68 may disqualify from batiste per related chapter definitions