Flax-Cotton Printcloth Fabric 315

This printcloth is a plain weave fabric weighing under 200 g/m², containing 74% flax, 15% cotton, and 11% polyester, with 45 singles yarns per cm² in square construction, certified as type 315 under cotton restraints. It meets Chapter 53 statistical notes for printcloth due to its yarn count (43-68), no multiple yarns, and uncombed fibers. Primarily used for apparel linings and light blouses.

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.

5309.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If containing 85% or more flax by weight

Higher flax content moves to pure flax woven fabrics heading, excluding cotton/man-made blends.

5212.15.60Higher: 42.8% vs 35%

If predominantly cotton (>50%) with flax as minor fiber

Cotton predominates classification per GRI 1; flax blends shift to Chapter 52 cotton fabrics.

5309.29.20Higher: 49.5% vs 35%

If not qualifying as printcloth (e.g., yarn count outside 43-68 or not square construction)

Fails statistical note (d) criteria for printcloth, falling to other mixed flax fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact yarn counts and weights per statistical notes (a)-(d) to confirm printcloth classification; deviations may shift to 5309.29.30.20

Provide detailed fiber content breakdown and cotton restraint certificates, as <85% flax triggers textile quota scrutiny

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as sheeting; test for square construction (warp/filling difference <11 per cm)