Dyed Acetate Batiste Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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