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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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