Flax-Cotton Poplin Dress Fabric
This is an unbleached poplin fabric containing 70% flax, 20% cotton, and 10% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with 40 warp ends and 35 filling picks per cm. 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 structure.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flax content is 85% or more by weight
Higher flax content fabrics are classified under the heading for flax fabrics containing 85% or more flax.
If polyester becomes the predominant material by weight
Section Note 2 mandates classification by the predominant textile material.
If cotton becomes the predominant material by weight
Cotton poplin with higher cotton content falls under cotton fabric headings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the poplin weave structure with warp and weft counts to support classification
• The unbleached state must be confirmed, as bleaching changes the tariff item
• Ensure the flax content is certified to remain below the 85% threshold
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