Cotton-Flax Polyester Blend Shirt Fabric

This woven fabric is made from 40% flax, 30% cotton, and 30% polyester, unbleached, weighing 180 g/m² with plain weave construction. It falls under HTS 5309.21.30 as a flax fabric containing less than 85% flax and also cotton and man-made fibers. Used primarily for custom dress shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.9%+35.0%41.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇨🇦Canada6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇩🇪Germany6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇯🇵Japan6.9%+10.0%16.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

5210.21Lower: 22.5% vs 41.9%

If cotton content exceeds 85% by weight

Fabrics with >85% cotton shift to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics headings.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 41.9%

If predominantly man-made fibers (>85%)

MMF becomes principal fiber, classified under Chapter 54 synthetic filament fabrics.

5309.29.30Lower: 35% vs 41.9%

If dyed or printed

Coloration moves it from unbleached/bleached to 'other' subheading 5309.29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% flax and presence of cotton/MMF for 5309.21.30 classification

Provide bleaching certification or unbleached declaration; ensure weave specs match Chapter 53 notes

Avoid misclassification as 100% cotton by documenting flax predominance in invoices