Flax-Cotton Printcloth Sheeting Fabric

This printcloth fabric is a plain weave textile containing less than 85% flax with cotton and man-made fibers, weighing under 200 g/m², meeting the statistical note definition for printcloth with 43-68 average yarn numbers and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. Classified under HTS 5309.21.3015 due to its flax content dominance, unbleached/bleached state, and specific printcloth (315) restraints for cotton blends. It's commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and casual blouses.

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.

5210.21Lower: 22.5% vs 41.9%

If over 85% cotton with flax as minor fiber

Predominantly cotton plain weave fabrics shift to Chapter 52 even with flax admixture.

5309.29.30Lower: 35% vs 41.9%

If dyed or printed rather than plain printcloth

Dyed/printed flax blends fall outside the specific unbleached/bleached printcloth provision.

5903.90.10.00Lower: 37.7% vs 41.9%

If coated or laminated for textile use

Surface treatments like coating move it to Chapter 59 for impregnated or coated textiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify yarn count, weave construction, and fiber content via lab tests to confirm printcloth specs and avoid reclassification

Include detailed invoices specifying flax percentage (<85%), weight (<200 g/m²), and cotton restraint applicability

Watch for bleaching process documentation; unbleached/bleached status affects subheading eligibility

Related Products under HTS 5309.21.30.15

Bleached Flax Blend Printcloth (315 Thread Count)

A bleached printcloth of 315 thread count featuring less than 85% flax blended with cotton and polyester man-made fibers, plain weave, square construction, not combed, under 200 g/m² per statistical note (d). Fits HTS 5309.21.3015 as unbleached/bleached other fabric containing cotton/man-made under cotton restraints, ideal for dress shirts and summer dresses.

Unbleached Linen-Cotton Printcloth for Linings

Unbleached printcloth fabric with 70% flax (linen), 20% cotton, 10% viscose, plain weave of square construction, 50-60 yarn number average, >33 singles per cm², <200 g/m², precisely matching printcloth (315) definition. HTS 5309.21.3015 applies for its mixed fiber composition under cotton restraints, popular for jacket linings and interface.

Lightweight Flax Blend Printcloth for Apparel

Lightweight 150 g/m² printcloth of 75% flax, cotton, acrylic man-made mix, 45-65 yarn number, >33 singles/cm² square plain weave, not combed, fitting statistical note (d) for printcloth (315). HTS 5309.21.3015 covers this cotton-restrained category, suited for shirts and lightweight dresses.

Printcloth 315 Flax-Cotton for Shirt Collars

Specialized printcloth (315) with 65% flax, 25% cotton, 10% nylon, unbleached plain weave, square construction 50 yarn avg, <200 g/m², per note definitions. Under HTS 5309.21.3015 for cotton-restrained mixed flax fabrics, primarily for collar stays and shirt facings.

Eco Flax Printcloth with Modal Blend

Sustainable printcloth (315) of 78% flax, 15% cotton, 7% modal man-made, bleached plain weave, 55-68 yarn number square, singles only, lightweight compliant with note (d). HTS 5309.21.3015 for subject to cotton restraints, used in eco-fashion tops.

High-Density Flax Printcloth (Printcloth 315)

High-density printcloth meeting 315 specs: 72% flax, cotton/poly blend, plain weave >33 singles/cm², avg yarn 60, square per note (e)(ii), <200 g/m² unbleached. Fits 5309.21.3015 precisely for cotton-restrained flax blends, for fine apparel.