100% Flax Linen Sheeting Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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