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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.9%+35.0%41.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇨🇦Canada6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇩🇪Germany6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇯🇵Japan6.9%+10.0%16.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5210.21.40Higher: 43.1% vs 41.9%

If predominantly cotton (>50%) with flax as minor component

Shifts to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics when cotton exceeds other fibers, even if containing flax.

5309.29.30Lower: 35% vs 41.9%

If dyed or printed instead of unbleached/bleached

Dyed or finished flax blends move to later subheadings excluding unbleached/bleached categories.

5309.21.20Higher: 49.5% vs 41.9%

If containing only flax without cotton or man-made fibers

Pure flax blends (no cotton/MMF) classified in 'other' flax fabric provisions before cotton-restraint category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cotton restraint quota availability via Cotton & Man-Made Fiber program before importing; obtain license if required

Provide lab test reports confirming <85% flax content and exact cotton/MMF percentages for CBP classification

Ensure fabric specs (weight, thread count) match poplin definition to avoid reclassification as sheeting or other plain weaves