Flax-Cotton-Polyester Blend Poplin Fabric

This plain weave poplin fabric contains 50% flax, 30% cotton, and 20% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with not more than 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², classifying under 5309.29.30.70 due to less than 85% flax and containing cotton plus man-made fibers subject to restraints. It meets poplin definitions excluding square construction fabrics.

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.

5210.49.60Higher: 45.4% vs 35%

If cotton predominates (>50%) with man-made fibers

Fabrics with over 85% cotton + man-made shift to Chapter 52 woven cotton classifications.

5407.61.99Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If >85% man-made fibers

Predominantly synthetic woven fabrics fall under Chapter 54, not vegetable fibers like flax.

5309.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If ≥85% flax content

Pure or high-flax content fabrics (>85% by weight) classify under the higher flax concentration subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% flax and man-made fiber presence for quota compliance

Include commercial invoice detailing weave type, weight, and yarn counts to match poplin specs and avoid reclassification

Monitor man-made fiber restraints; obtain necessary visas or licenses for restricted categories

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