Flax-Cotton Blend Poplin Fabric from China
Woven poplin fabric containing 70% flax, 20% cotton, and 10% polyester, unbleached, weighing 180 g/m² with plain weave not of square construction. Classified under HTS 5309.21.30.90 as it is a flax-dominant fabric (<85% flax) containing cotton and man-made fibers, excluding specific types like sheeting or printcloth. Used for lightweight shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify exact fiber composition via lab testing to confirm <85% flax and presence of cotton/man-made fibers for proper classification
• Provide weave specifications and weight documentation to distinguish from sheeting or printcloth exclusions
• Ensure unbleached/bleached status is clearly labeled to avoid misclassification into dyed categories