Modacrylic Batiste Dress Fabric from Japan
Delicate, fine-weave batiste from modacrylic staple fibers, suited for blouses, lingerie, and heirloom sewing projects. Falls under HTS 5515.29.00.30 as batistes of modacrylic staple fibers per chapter definitions. Known for its smooth, lightweight finish.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide fiber blend ratios certified by AATCC methods to confirm modacrylic dominance
• Ensure no square construction over 33 picks/cm to avoid sheeting misclassification