Flax-Cotton Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric
This plain weave poplin fabric contains 70% flax, 20% cotton, and 10% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with yarn counts fitting poplin specifications under statistical note (b). It falls under HTS 5309.21.30.20 as a woven flax fabric with less than 85% flax, unbleached/bleached, containing cotton and man-made fibers, subject to cotton restraints. Used primarily for lightweight dress shirts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cotton predominates (>85% cotton)
Shifts to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics when cotton exceeds 85%, regardless of flax content, changing the principal fiber basis.
If man-made fibers form the bulk with minimal flax
Classified under synthetic filament fabrics in Chapter 54 if man-made content dominates, treating flax as minor admixture.
If dyed or printed instead of unbleached/bleached
Moves to the dyed/printed subheading within flax fabrics when color is added beyond bleaching.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact flax content (<85%) and cotton/man-made percentages via lab testing to confirm 5309 classification and cotton restraint applicability
• Provide mill test certificates documenting fiber composition, weave type (poplin), and weight to avoid reclassification during customs exam
• Monitor US cotton restraint quotas; obtain necessary licenses if applicable and watch for over-quota surcharges
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Lightweight Flax-Cotton Canvas Tote Fabric
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Flax-Cotton-Polyester Broadcloth Dress Fabric
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