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Unbleached Flax Linen Plain Weave for Curtains from Japan

Unbleached plain weave linen fabric with 80% flax and 20% other vegetable fibers, weighing 220 g/m², not meeting sheeting criteria due to yarn number >26, classified as other under 5309.21.40.90. Its natural color and texture suit home decor like curtains and drapes. Complies with notes as wholly specified weave excluding selvage.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare intended use (e.g

• curtains) but classify by material/weave; end-use doesn't override HTS notes

• Test for napping if fuzzy surface present, as napped changes description per note (f)

• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as retail; specify commercial quantities