Flax Poplin Alternative Fabric
Bleached flax fabric mimicking poplin but with 32 warp ends/cm (<33 threshold), thus HTS 5309.11.00.90 other. 85%+ flax, plain weave under 200 g/m².
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exactly meeting poplin criteria
33+ ends/picks, not square construction qualifies under note (b).
If 85%+ nylon filament yarn
Man-made fiber dominance takes precedence over flax in Chapter 54.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Low thread count documentation critical to avoid poplin forced reclassification
• Finish variations (napped) need note (f) fuzzy surface proof
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