Bleached Lightweight Flax Blend Printcloth Alternative

Bleached plain weave fabric <200 g/m² with 75% flax, average yarn 50, >33 singles per cm² but containing minor cabled yarns, excluded from printcloth note (d), thus 'other' at 5309.21.40.90. Used for crafts and lightweight apparel. Meets unbleached/bleached but not specific types.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

5309.21.30Higher: 41.9% vs 35%

If plain weave 3-thread or 4-thread twill

Twill weaves have dedicated subheadings, excluding plain weaves.

5209.59.00Higher: 43.4% vs 35%

If predominantly cotton printcloth specs

Mainly cotton fabrics meeting printcloth definition classify under cotton chapter.

5903.90.30Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If textile fabrics impregnated with plastics

Coated or treated fabrics for specific uses move to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document yarn types (singles vs cabled) meticulously to exclude from printcloth or sheeting

Lab certification for combed/uncombed status per notes (g)-(h) prevents disputes

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