Flax-Cotton-Polyester Poplin Shirt Fabric from Mexico
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.
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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