Unbleached Linen-Cotton-Rayon Printcloth from Mexico
Unbleached printcloth featuring 75% flax (linen), 15% cotton, 10% rayon staple fibers, plain weave <200 g/m², average yarn numbers 43-68, >33 singles/cm², square construction per note (e). Classified in HTS 5309.21.30.65 as other unbleached flax blends with cotton/MMF under restraints. Used for interface linings and lightweight curtains.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit mill test reports confirming printcloth criteria (no cabled yarns, not combed) to avoid sheeting misclassification
• Declare precise percentages; flax must be <85% but predominant for this heading
• Watch for visa requirements under textile agreements for MMF-restrained goods