Linen-Merino Wool Dress Fabric
An elegant woven dress fabric with 65% flax and 25% fine merino wool, ideal for women's dresses and blouses. It falls under tariff item 5309.29.00 as a woven flax fabric with less than 85% flax, and no more specific subheading applies.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wool content exceeds the flax content by weight.
Section Note 2 requires classification by the predominating textile material.
If the fabric is bleached and flax content is under 85%.
Bleached flax fabrics are classified under a specific subheading.
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 fibre composition, especially the flax and merino percentages, for CBSA verification
• Ensure the fabric is not 'made up' into finished garments, which would classify under Chapter 62
• If the fabric is dyed or printed, confirm it does not fall under a more specific subheading
Related Products under Tariff item 5309.29.00
Combed Flax-Cotton Polyester Suiting Fabric
A combed plain weave suiting fabric with 65% flax, 20% cotton, and 15% polyester, weighing 220 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5309.29.00 because it contains less than 85% flax and does not meet the criteria for more specific subheadings, such as those for unbleached or bleached fabrics.
Flax-Cashmere Blend Upholstery Fabric
A durable woven upholstery fabric composed of 75% flax (linen) and 20% cashmere, with the remainder being other fibres. It is classified under tariff item 5309.29.00 because it contains less than 85% flax by weight and is not covered by any more specific subheading, making it an 'other' woven flax fabric.
Flax-Cotton Nylon Broadcloth for Curtains
A plain weave broadcloth fabric with 55% flax, 25% cotton, and 20% nylon, used for home decor curtains. It falls under tariff item 5309.29.00 as a woven flax fabric with less than 85% flax, and no more specific subheading covers this blend.
Flax-Cotton Polyester Blend Poplin Fabric
A woven poplin fabric with 50% flax, 30% cotton, and 20% polyester, meeting the plain weave specifications for poplin. It is classified under tariff item 5309.29.00 because it contains less than 85% flax and does not meet the criteria for more specific subheadings.
Flax-Cotton Polyester Canvas Duck Fabric
A heavy plain weave canvas fabric weighing 250 g/m², composed of 50% flax, 30% cotton, and 20% polyester, used for bags. It falls under tariff item 5309.29.00 as a woven flax fabric with less than 85% flax, and no more specific subheading covers this blend.
Flax-Cotton Rayon Printcloth Fabric
A plain weave printcloth fabric at 150 g/m² with 40% flax, 40% cotton, and 20% rayon, commonly printed for apparel. It is classified under tariff item 5309.29.00 because it contains less than 85% flax and does not meet the criteria for more specific subheadings.