Napped Linen Outing Flannel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include production records proving napping via scratching/pricking, not pile weaving (note f)
• Avoid retail sewing; cut pieces risk Chapter 62/63 garment classification
• Combing status matters; uncombed (note g) common for flannel—declare accordingly