100% Linen Poplin Fabric from China
A lightweight plain weave linen fabric containing 85% or more flax by weight, classified under HTS 5309.19.00 as 'other' woven flax fabrics not specifically defined as plain weave, sheeting, or sateen. It meets poplin criteria but falls into the residual 'other' category for high-flax content fabrics. Used for shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify flax content exceeds 85% by weight via lab testing; invoices must specify exact composition to avoid reclassification
• Provide weave analysis (e.g
• not square construction) and yarn count details in documentation to confirm 'other' status under statistical notes