Bleached Linen-Cotton Broadcloth Shirt Fabric
Bleached broadcloth woven fabric of 60% flax (linen), 30% cotton, 10% viscose, 150 g/m², plain weave not of square construction per note (b). Falls under 5309.21.30.05 due to poplin/broadcloth structure, mixed fibers under 85% flax, and cotton restraint applicability.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly cotton composition arranged as poplin/broadcloth
Cotton-heavy plain weaves classified in Chapter 52 when cotton is chief fiber value.
If ≥85% flax content
Higher flax percentage moves to pure flax fabric headings in 5309.11.
If man-made fibers exceed 85% of non-flax content significantly
Predominantly man-made woven fabrics shift to Chapter 54 classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label bolts with exact fiber content breakdown and country of origin to comply with textile labeling laws
• Check for square construction (note e); if present, may shift to sheeting classification
• Monitor US cotton import quotas annually as restraints affect entry availability
Related Products under HTS 5309.21.30.05
Flax-Cotton Poplin Dress Fabric
A plain weave poplin fabric containing 70% flax, 20% cotton, and 10% polyester, unbleached, weighing 180 g/m² with 40 warp ends and 35 filling picks per cm. Classified under HTS 5309.21.30.05 as it meets the poplin definition (plain weave, not square construction), contains less than 85% flax with cotton and man-made fibers, and is subject to cotton restraints.
Unbleached Flax Blend Poplin for Blouses
Unbleached poplin fabric with 75% flax, 15% cotton, 10% nylon for blouse production, 170 g/m², plain weave with unequal thread counts meeting broadcloth specs. HTS 5309.21.30.05 applies for its mixed flax-cotton-MMF composition under cotton restraints.
Cotton-Linen Broadcloth Table Linen Fabric
Broadcloth plain weave fabric, bleached, 65% flax/25% cotton/10% acrylic, 190 g/m² for tablecloths, not square construction. Subject to 5309.21.30.05 as poplin/broadcloth with cotton-MMF under 85% flax limit.
Mixed Fiber Flax Poplin Apparel Lining
Lightweight 140 g/m² unbleached poplin for garment linings: 80% flax, 15% cotton, 5% polyester filament. Meets HTS 5309.21.30.05 criteria for plain weave broadcloth structure with cotton/man-made under restraints.