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.

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 exactly meeting poplin criteria

33+ ends/picks, not square construction qualifies under note (b).

5407.54.00Lower: 32.4% vs 35%

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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