Unbleached Irish Linen Sheeting Fabric

Wide unbleached woven flax fabric exceeding 127 cm, containing over 85% flax, used for high-end bed linens and upholstery. Classified under HTS 5309.11.00.10 due to its unbleached state, plain weave construction meeting sheeting definitions, and width specification. Meets chapter notes for plain weave fabrics of flax without bleaching or other treatments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

5309.19.00Same rate: 35%

If dyed or printed

Dyed or colored flax fabrics shift to 5309.19, as unbleached/bleached category excludes treatments beyond bleaching.

5309.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If width not exceeding 127 cm

Narrower flax fabrics fall under 5309.21 regardless of processing state, per width-based statistical breakout.

5208.32.40Higher: 44.7% vs 35%

If containing 85%+ cotton instead of flax

Material composition determines chapter; cotton sheeting-like fabrics classify under Chapter 52 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify flax content exceeds 85% via lab testing for accurate classification; measure width precisely as exceeding 127 cm is critical

Ensure no bleaching agents used to avoid shifting to other subheadings

Provide mill certificates documenting unbleached status

Related Products under HTS 5309.11.00.10

Bleached Belgian Linen Plain Weave Fabric

Bleached 100% flax woven fabric over 127 cm wide, suitable for apparel linings and curtains. Falls under HTS 5309.11.00.10 for bleached flax fabrics meeting width criteria and containing 85%+ flax. Complies with chapter notes excluding poplin/broadcloth due to square construction sheeting specs.

Unbleached Flax Linen Drapery Fabric

Heavy unbleached linen fabric >127 cm wide, 90% flax, designed for custom window treatments. HTS 5309.11.00.10 applies to its unbleached flax composition and width exceeding 810 mm. Aligns with notes for plain weave, non-napped, non-square construction over 200 gsm.

Bleached Linen Upholstery Grade Fabric

Bleached 87% flax wide fabric (>127 cm) for furniture upholstery, plain weave not of square construction. Classified HTS 5309.11.00.10 for bleached high-flax content and width. Exceeds broadcloth exclusions per chapter note (b)(ii) due to yarn number.

Unbleached Wide Linen Bedspread Fabric

Unbleached plain weave flax fabric 95% flax content, width 150 cm for bedspread production. HTS 5309.11.00.10 due to unbleached status, flax purity, and exceeding 127 cm width. Fits sheeting note (c) for >200 gsm square construction specs.

Lithuanian Bleached Linen Curtain Fabric

Imported bleached Lithuanian linen, 89% flax, 140 cm width for sheer curtains, plain weave. Under HTS 5309.11.00.10 for bleached wide flax fabrics per hierarchy. Yarn numbers prevent printcloth classification per note (d).

Heavy Unbleached Flax Industrial Fabric

Unbleached 100% flax fabric 160 cm wide, >250 gsm for industrial covers and tarps. HTS 5309.11.00.10 classifies wide unbleached flax excluding multiple yarns per note (c)(ii). Plain weave meets chapter weave requirements.