Flax-Cotton Spandex Sheeting Fabric

A plain weave sheeting fabric weighing 180 g/m² with 60% flax, 30% cotton, and 10% spandex, fitting square construction specs under note (c) with >33 ends/picks per cm². Falls under 5309.29.30 for flax <85% mixed with cotton and MMF. Ideal for bed linens and upholstery.

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.

5309.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If no man-made fibers present (100% flax/cotton)

Pure vegetable fiber mixes without MMF classify under other woven flax subheadings in 5309.

6006.22Lower: 20% vs 35%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted or crocheted flax blends move to Chapter 60, regardless of fiber mix.

5112.19.60Higher: 60% vs 35%

If for industrial upholstery use in bulk rolls

End-use as heavy-duty fabric may reclassify under wool/man-made mixes if flax treated as secondary.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document square construction metrics (warp/filling counts) per chapter 53 note (e) to substantiate sheeting classification

Spandex content requires stretch testing; declare elastic properties to avoid confusion with non-woven materials

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Flax-Cotton Viscose Blend Voile Fabric

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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.

Flax-Cotton Rayon Printcloth Fabric

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