Linen-Cotton-Spandex Sheeting Fabric

A plain weave sheeting fabric of 60% flax, 35% cotton, and 5% spandex, 190 g/m² with square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm² and yarn number ≤68, falling under 5309.29.30.70 for mixed flax <85% with cotton and man-made fibers under restraints. Excludes printcloth per statistical notes.

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.

5208.52.40Higher: 46.4% vs 35%

If predominantly cotton sheeting

If cotton >85%, moves to cotton sheeting provisions in Chapter 52.

6004.90Lower: 17% vs 35%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted fabrics of vegetable fibers classify in Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 53.

5309.29.20Higher: 49.5% vs 35%

If not subject to man-made restraints

Exempt man-made mixes fall under prior subheading without quota restrictions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document square construction metrics (warp/fill counts) to substantiate sheeting classification per Chapter 53 notes

Ensure man-made content labeling complies with textile partnership agreements for restraint categories

Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight; test for ≤200 g/m² to prevent duty shifts

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Flax-Cotton-Viscose Printcloth Blend

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