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Napped Flax-Cotton-Modal Flannel Fabric

A bleached napped flannel fabric composed of 65% flax, 20% cotton, and 15% modal, weighing 240 g/m². The napped surface provides softness for shirts and blankets. It falls under 5309.21.00 as a woven flax fabric containing less than 85% flax, unbleached or bleached.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

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

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Alternative Classifications

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

5309.11.00Same rate: Free

If the flax content were 85% or more by weight

Higher flax content would classify the fabric under the heading for flax fabrics with 85% or more flax.

5516.43.00Same rate: Free

If the modal content exceeded the flax content

The fabric would be classified as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibres, with flax as a secondary component.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Napping is a finishing process that does not affect classification; the fibre content determines the heading

• Modal is a man-made fibre; ensure it is correctly identified

• If the flannel is cut to size and hemmed, it may be considered 'made up' under Section Note 7

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