Flax-Cotton Polyester Blend Poplin Fabric

This woven poplin fabric contains 50% flax, 30% cotton, and 20% polyester, meeting the plain weave specifications for poplin under chapter 53 notes as not of square construction. Classified under HTS 5309.29.30 due to less than 85% flax content and inclusion of both cotton and man-made fibers. Used primarily for lightweight shirts and blouses.

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.

5210.49.40Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cotton predominates (>50%) with flax as minor component

Fabrics where cotton is chief fiber shift to Chapter 52 woven cotton fabrics, even with flax admixture.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If man-made fibers exceed 85% by weight

Classification moves to Chapter 54 for woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns when MMF becomes principal material.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact fiber composition via lab testing to confirm <85% flax and presence of both cotton and MMF for proper 5309.29.30 classification

Provide weave construction details (e.g

poplin not square) in documentation to match chapter 53 statistical notes and avoid reclassification

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