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Flax-Cotton Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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