Napped Flax Outing Fabric from China
Unbleached napped 89% flax fabric per statistical note (f), used for jackets, HTS 5309.11.00.90 as other weave containing 85%+ flax. Nap distinguishes from pile.
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
• Nap production method (scratching/pricking) documentation separates from pile Chapter 58
• Weight <200 g/m² common—verify against broadcloth exclusions
• Seasonal imports peak Q4; pre-clear with binding ruling for napped status