Flax-Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric
This woven poplin fabric contains 50% flax, 30% cotton, and 20% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with plain weave not of square construction. It meets Chapter 53 statistical note (b) for poplin or broadcloth due to its construction and yarn characteristics. Classified under 5309.29.30.05 as it has less than 85% flax, includes cotton and man-made fibers, and is subject to cotton restraints.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flax content ≤10% by weight
Fabrics with ≤10% flax are classified under Chapter 52 as woven cotton fabrics containing synthetic fibers, shifting from vegetable fiber heading.
If predominantly man-made fibers with flax as minor component
If man-made fibers exceed 85%, it falls under Chapter 54 woven fabrics of synthetic filaments rather than flax-dominated Chapter 53.
If containing 85% or more flax
Pure or high-flax content (>85%) woven fabrics use the specific 85%+ subheading instead of the mixed fiber category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% flax and cotton restraint applicability; ensure weave meets poplin definition excluding selvage
• Provide mill certificates documenting yarn number and construction to avoid reclassification
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Mixed Flax Cotton Broadcloth Dress Lining
Plain weave broadcloth fabric with 60% flax, 25% cotton, 15% polyester, 170 g/m², designed for dress linings. Qualifies as poplin/broadcloth per note (b) due to non-square construction and appropriate yarn counts. Falls under 5309.29.30.05 for mixed flax-cotton-manmade composition under cotton restraints.
Flax Blend Poplin Blouse Material 314
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Cotton-Flax-Poly Poplin Trouser Cloth
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Vegetable Fiber Poplin Broadcloth 314 Dress Fabric
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Flax-Cotton Spandex Poplin Stretch Fabric
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