Unbleached Flax-Cotton Dress Lining Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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