Dyed Acetate Batiste Fabric from Japan
Fine, lightweight plain weave batiste from acetate staple fibers, dyed for dress shirts and linings, under 170 g/m². Classified in HTS 5516.92.00.40 as batiste within dyed artificial staple fiber woven fabrics (226). Meets delicate, crisp texture criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document average yarn number and low g/m² to distinguish batiste from heavier broadcloths per note (a)
• Ensure customs declaration specifies 'batiste' with lab tests for acetate staple fiber confirmation
• Watch for blending over 50% other fibers, potentially shifting to mixed fabric headings