Bleached Rayon Batiste Fabric 60s from Japan
Fine, lightweight plain weave batiste from artificial staple rayon fibers, bleached for a crisp finish, used in blouses, lingerie, and embroidery. Classified in 5516.91.00.40 per voiles/batistes definition, excluding heavier broadcloths or cheesecloths based on yarn fineness.
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 weave analysis showing plain weave, average yarn number >26 to distinguish from broadcloth exclusions
• Ensure no napping that alters weight; bleached state must match declaration
• Avoid misdeclaration as lawn if >33 ends/picks; test for square construction