Flax-Cotton-Polyester Blend Poplin Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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