Unbleached Flax Sheeting Fabric
Wide unbleached woven flax sheeting fabric exceeding 127 cm in width, containing less than 85% flax blended with cotton, meeting square construction specs for sheeting under statistical note (c). Used for bedding and upholstery. Classified under 5309.21.4010 due to flax-dominant composition, unbleached state, and width over 127 cm.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cotton exceeds 85% by weight
Predominantly cotton blends shift to Chapter 52 cotton woven fabrics, excluding Chapter 53 vegetable fibers.
If containing 85% or more flax
Pure or high-flax content fabrics (>85%) fall under unbleached flax heading 5309.11, not the mixed fiber subheading.
If dyed or printed
Dyed, printed, or similarly processed flax blends classify under 5309.29, not the unbleached/bleached 5309.21 category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify flax content below 85% via lab testing; provide fiber composition certificates to avoid reclassification to pure flax headings
• Measure width precisely over 127 cm and document unbleached/bleached status with mill certificates
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Bleached Flax Poplin Fabric
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Unbleached Wide Flax Blend Drapery Fabric
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Unbleached Flax Blend Industrial Sheeting
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Unbleached Flax-Rayon Upholstery Linen
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Bleached Flax Blend Curtain Fabric
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Unbleached Wide Flax-Cotton Twill Alternative
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