Bleached Linen Poplin Fabric from Mexico
Plain weave poplin linen fabric, not square construction, weighing over 200 g/m² with yarn number above 26, bleached. Meets HTS 5309.11.00 as 85%+ flax, unbleached/bleached per note (b). Popular for shirts and blouses due to crisp finish.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document poplin specs excluding selvage per note (a); test for napping to avoid misclassification
• Pitfall: low yarn number could shift to excluded categories