Flax-Cotton Poplin Dress Fabric from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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