Wide Flax Linen Poplin Fabric from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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