Flax Blend Poplin Fabric

Plain weave flax poplin fabric not of square construction, width over 127 cm, under 85% flax with cotton blend. Meets poplin definition in statistical note (b), classified as other woven flax fabric under HTS 5309.29.4010. Ideal for shirting and lightweight apparel.

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 poplin blend

Plain weave cotton fabrics with minor flax go to cotton chapter based on chief weight.

5309.29.20Higher: 49.5% vs 35%

If width not exceeding 127 cm

Narrower width fabrics fall under separate subheading within same flax category.

5515.12.00Higher: 47% vs 35%

If over 85% man-made staple fibers

Predominant synthetic staple fiber content moves to Chapter 55 wovens.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document plain weave and non-square construction to distinguish from broadcloth exclusions in note (b)

Provide yarn number specs to avoid reclassification as printcloth or other plain weaves

Label fiber content accurately; blends often trigger additional origin rules scrutiny

Related Products under HTS 5309.29.40.10

Flax Linen Sheeting Fabric

Woven flax sheeting fabric weighing under 200 g/m² with square construction and over 33 warp ends per cm, width exceeding 127 cm. Classified under HTS 5309.29.4010 as other woven flax fabric less than 85% flax, meeting sheeting criteria per chapter notes. Used for bed linens and apparel linings.

Flax Printcloth Blend

Plain weave flax printcloth (<200 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, >33 singles yarns/cm², square construction), width >127 cm, <85% flax. Fits printcloth definition in note (d) but classified under other flax fabrics HTS 5309.29.4010. Used for printed dress fabrics.

Napped Flax Outing Flannel

Napped surface flax flannel fabric (fuzzy finish per note f), plain weave, width exceeding 127 cm, flax <85% with wool blend. Classified HTS 5309.29.4010 as other flax wovens, typical outing/canton flannel example. For jackets and blankets.

Flax Blend Bed Sheet Fabric

Square construction flax sheeting (>33 ends/picks cm, <200 g/m², yarn ≤68), width >127 cm, <85% flax with cotton. Meets sheeting note (c)(i), classified under HTS 5309.29.4010 other flax fabrics. Standard for residential bedding.

Flax Cotton Shirting Fabric

Lightweight plain weave flax-cotton shirting (poplin-like, yarn numbers qualifying), width >127 cm, flax <85%. Falls under other flax wovens HTS 5309.29.4010 per chapter notes excluding broadcloth types. For custom dress shirts.

Heavy Flax Tarp Fabric

Heavy plain weave flax blend (>200 g/m², yarn number excluding sheeting), width exceeding 127 cm, <85% flax. HTS 5309.29.4010 other category, not fitting sheeting exclusions in note (c)(ii). For tarpaulins and covers.