Flax-Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric
This poplin fabric, weighing 180 g/m² with plain weave not of square construction, contains 60% flax, 25% cotton, and 15% polyester, making it less than 85% flax. It falls under HTS 5309.21.30.55 as unbleached poplin or broadcloth subject to man-made fiber restraints due to the polyester content and specific weave characteristics defined in chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly cotton (>50%) with flax as minor component
Shifts to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics if cotton exceeds flax dominance.
If man-made fibers form the base yarn with flax/cotton blends
Classified under synthetic filament fabrics if man-made content defines the primary material.
If dyed or printed instead of unbleached/bleached
Coloration moves it to the 'other than unbleached/bleached' subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact fiber composition via lab testing to confirm <85% flax and man-made content for restraints
• Provide weave specs (plain, not square, per chapter note b) in documentation to avoid misclassification
• Check quota/visa requirements for category 614 textiles from exporting countries
Related Products under HTS 5309.21.30.55
Bleached Flax Blend Broadcloth Dress Lining
Bleached plain weave broadcloth at 170 g/m², composed of 70% flax, 20% cotton, and 10% viscose, qualifies as poplin per chapter note (b) due to non-square construction. Classified under 5309.21.30.55 for unbleached/bleached flax fabrics <85% flax with cotton and man-made fibers under restraints.
Unbleached Linen-Cotton-Spandex Poplin Blouse Material
Unbleached poplin fabric with 65% flax (linen), 30% cotton, 5% spandex, plain weave under 200 g/m², not square per note (e). Meets HTS 5309.21.30.55 as flax <85% with cotton/man-made fibers in category 614 restraints.
Flax-Rich Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Skirts
Plain weave broadcloth, 75% flax, 15% cotton, 10% polyester, bleached at 190 g/m², non-square construction fitting poplin definition. Under HTS 5309.21.30.55 for mixed flax fabrics with man-made restraints.
Custom Flax Blend Poplin for Tailored Shirts
Tailor-grade poplin: 68% flax, 22% cotton, 10% nylon, unbleached plain weave not meeting square construction. Precisely matches 5309.21.30.55 for bleached/unbleached poplin with cotton/man-made under restraints.