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Bleached Flax-Cotton-Spandex Blend Stretch Fabric

Bleached woven fabric of 60% flax, 30% cotton, 10% spandex for fitted blouses, 200 g/m². Meets HTS 5309.21.30 as bleached flax <85% with cotton and MMF (spandex). Offers slight stretch for modern apparel.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.9%+37.5%44.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇨🇦Canada6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5309.11.00Lower: 37.5% vs 44.4%

If pure flax without cotton/MMF

Absence of other fibers allows pure unbleached/bleached flax classification.

5211.42.00Higher: 45.6% vs 44.4%

If >85% cotton and yarn-dyed

Yarn-dyed cotton blends go to Chapter 52 subheadings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document bleaching process to distinguish from dyed fabrics under 5309.29

• Spandex inclusion requires elasticity testing for accurate MMF content

• Ensure Customs declaration matches lab fiber analysis to prevent audits