100% Linen Poplin Fabric
A lightweight plain weave linen fabric containing 85% or more flax by weight, classified under HTS 5309.19.00.90 as other woven flax fabrics not specifically enumerated as poplin or broadcloth per statistical notes. It features a fine, crisp texture ideal for shirting and dresses. The high flax content and plain weave construction distinguish it from heavier or specialized flax weaves.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically meeting poplin or broadcloth definition
Statistical note (b) defines poplin/broadcloth precisely; fabrics fitting that move to 5309.11 despite high flax content.
If containing less than 85% flax
Heading requires 85%+ flax for 5309.19; lower blends shift to 5309.2 subheading for mixed flax fabrics.
If actually cotton-dominant despite appearance
Fiber content testing could reclassify to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics if flax <85%, changing chapter entirely.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify flax content exceeds 85% via lab testing; certificates of analysis prevent misclassification
• Ensure plain weave documentation matches statistical note (b) exclusions to avoid reclassification as basic poplin
• Declare average yarn number and weight per m² accurately to confirm 'other' status under 5309.19
Related Products under HTS 5309.19.00.90
Irish Linen Sheeting Fabric
A medium-weight plain weave linen fabric of square construction with >33 ends/picks per cm, containing 85%+ flax, falling under HTS 5309.19.00.90 as 'other' not precisely matching sheeting per note (c). Used for bed linens and upholstery. Exceeds basic sheeting specs due to yarn number or napping.
Heavyweight Linen Canvas Fabric
A durable plain weave linen fabric weighing >200 g/m² with average yarn number 26 or lower, 85%+ flax content, under HTS 5309.19.00.90 as other woven flax. Suitable for sails, bags, and tents. Excluded from broadcloth by statistical note (b)(ii).
Napped Linen Outing Flannel
A fuzzy-surfaced linen fabric created by napping (note f), 85%+ flax, plain weave weighing >200 g/m², classified HTS 5309.19.00.90 as other. Used for blankets and jackets. Napping distinguishes from smooth sheeting or poplin.
Combed Linen Printcloth Alternative
A fine plain weave linen fabric with combed fibers (note h), 85%+ flax, square construction but exceeding printcloth yarn specs (43-68), thus HTS 5309.19.00.90 other. For high-end dress linings.
Uncombed Linen Duck Fabric
Heavy plain weave linen (uncombed per note g), 85%+ flax, average yarn number 27+, not square construction, HTS 5309.19.00.90 other. Used for workwear and upholstery.
Fine Linen Voile Fabric
Ultra-lightweight sheer plain weave linen, 85%+ flax, <200 g/m² with low density weave (<33 ends/picks), HTS 5309.19.00.90 as other excluded from poplin by note (b)(i). For blouses and scarves.