Flax-Cotton-Polyester Blend Poplin Fabric from Germany
This plain weave poplin fabric contains 70% flax, 20% cotton, and 10% polyester, weighing 180 g/m² with non-square construction. It falls under HTS 5309.29.30.90 as a woven flax fabric with less than 85% flax and containing cotton and man-made fibers, not specifically provided for elsewhere. Used for lightweight shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% flax; ensure weave meets poplin definition excluding square construction
• Provide mill certificates for yarn counts and weight
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% flax under 5309.21