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.

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 predominantly cotton (>50%) with flax as minor component

Shifts to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics if cotton exceeds flax dominance.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 41.9%

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.

5309.29.30Lower: 35% vs 41.9%

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