Flax Blend Poplin Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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