Flax-Cotton Blend Poplin Fabric
This is a plain weave poplin fabric containing 70% flax, 20% cotton, and 10% polyester, weighing 180 g/m². It is classified under 5309.29.00 as a woven flax fabric with less than 85% flax by weight, with cotton and man-made fibres present.
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 |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 5301100000–5311000000).
- HC
Consumer Products Safety · May be required
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5309290000; Equal To 5309290000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric contains 85% or more flax
Woven flax fabrics with 85% or more flax are classified under a different subheading.
If cotton predominates by weight
If cotton exceeds the flax content, the fabric would be classified as a cotton woven fabric.
If polyester predominates by weight
If polyester becomes the predominant fibre, the fabric would be classified under synthetic staple fibre woven fabrics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the poplin weave structure and fibre percentages for CBSA verification
• Ensure the flax content is clearly stated as below 85% on commercial invoices
• Check if the polyester component requires any additional import documentation
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