Unbleached Flax-Cotton Dress Lining Fabric from Japan
Plain weave unbleached fabric with 80% flax, 15% cotton, and 5% nylon, 150 g/m², used as dress lining. Falls under HTS 5309.21.30.90 due to <85% flax content, inclusion of cotton and man-made fibers, and not meeting plain weave exclusions like poplin or sheeting definitions. Provides structure and breathability in apparel.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit detailed construction specs (ends/picks per cm, yarn number) to confirm not square construction sheeting
• Label fiber content accurately per FTC rules to prevent reclassification during customs exam
• Watch for contamination; even minor non-qualifying fibers can trigger audits