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Cotton-Linen Broadcloth Table Linen Fabric

This is a bleached broadcloth plain weave fabric composed of 65% flax, 25% cotton, and 10% acrylic, weighing 190 g/m², intended for tablecloths. It is classified under tariff item 5309.21.00 as a woven flax fabric containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached, with a poplin/broadcloth structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5309.29.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is dyed or printed rather than bleached

Dyed or printed flax fabrics containing less than 85% flax are classified separately.

6302.21.00Higher: 17% vs Free

If the fabric is cut and hemmed into finished tablecloths

Made-up textile articles are classified in Chapter 63, not as woven fabrics.

5514.21.00Same rate: Free

If the acrylic content makes polyester or another man-made fibre predominant

Section Note 2 requires classification by the predominant textile material by weight.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the fabric's end use (table linen) does not trigger classification in a made-up articles heading

• The broadcloth weave structure must be clearly documented with thread counts

• Confirm the acrylic content is accurately stated, as man-made fibre proportions affect classification

Related Products under Tariff item 5309.21.00

Apparel Grade Flax-Cotton Sheeting Roll

This is an unbleached sheeting fabric roll for garment making, composed of 72% linen, 18% cotton, and 10% nylon, with a plain weave, 42x42 threads/cm, weighing 185 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5309.21.00 as a woven flax fabric containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached, with a sheeting (313) construction.

Bleached Flax Blend Printcloth (315 Thread Count)

This is a bleached printcloth of 315 thread count featuring less than 85% flax blended with cotton and polyester man-made fibres, with a plain weave, square construction, not combed, under 200 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5309.21.00 as a woven flax fabric containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached, with a printcloth (315) construction.

Bleached Flax-Cotton-MMF Sheeting 313

This is a bleached sheeting fabric composed of 70% flax, 20% cotton, and 10% polyester, with square construction, 40 warp ends and picks per cm, weighing 170 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5309.21.00 as a woven flax fabric containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached, with a sheeting (313) construction.

Bleached Flax-Cotton-Spandex Blend Stretch Fabric

A bleached woven fabric composed of 60% flax, 30% cotton, and 10% spandex, weighing 200 g/m². The spandex content provides slight stretch, making it suitable for fitted blouses. It falls under tariff item 5309.21.00 as a woven flax fabric containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached.

Bleached Linen-Alpaca Wool Dress Lining Fabric

A smooth, bleached woven fabric made from a blend of linen (flax) and alpaca wool, with flax content below 85% by weight. It is used as a lining material for women's dresses and skirts, offering a refined finish and drape.

Bleached Linen-Angora Rabbit Hair Tablecloth Fabric

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