100% Flax Linen Sheeting Fabric from China
This unbleached woven flax fabric meets the statistical note definition of sheeting as a plain weave fabric weighing not more than 200 g/m², of square construction with more than 33 warp ends and picks per cm², and average yarn number 68 or lower. Containing over 85% flax by weight, it is classified under HTS 5309.11.00.90 as unbleached flax fabric other than plain weave. Primarily used for bed linens and apparel linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify square construction and yarn counts per statistical notes to confirm sheeting classification; provide lab test reports for fiber content >85% flax
• Ensure declaration of unbleached status with dyeing process documentation to avoid misclassification as dyed under 5309.21