Wide Flax Linen Poplin Fabric

A plain weave poplin linen fabric with 90% flax, not of square construction, weighing 180 g/m², and 140 cm wide. Fits chapter 53 definition excluding square construction and specific yarn counts. HTS 5309.19.0010 applies for other wide woven flax fabrics over 85% flax.

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.

5309.29Lower: 10% vs 35%

If less than 85% flax

Lower flax content moves to 'other' woven flax fabrics in 5309.29, impacting duty based on fiber blend.

5208.32.40Higher: 44.7% vs 35%

If primarily cotton with minor flax

Cotton-dominant plain weave fabrics classify under Chapter 52 heading 5208, not flax-specific 5309.

5309.19.00Same rate: 35%

If width ≤127 cm

Statistical break at 127 cm shifts to narrower width subheading within same flax category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document poplin specs (not square, yarn number >26) per note (b) to distinguish from sheeting

Include mill test reports confirming no napping or multiple yarns that could trigger exclusions

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