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Flax-Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from China

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 count exceeding the exclusions. Classified under 5309.29.30.55 because it has less than 85% flax, includes cotton and man-made fibers, and is subject to man-made fiber restraints.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify exact fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% flax and MMF restraints apply; declare accurately to avoid reclassification

Provide weave construction specs (plain, not square, yarn counts) matching statistical note (b) in entry docs

Monitor category 614 visa requirements for textiles from quota countries like China or India