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.

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 containing 85% or more flax by weight

Higher flax content shifts to pure flax heading per Chapter 53 provisions.

5210.21.40Higher: 43.1% vs 35%

If primarily cotton with minor flax blend

Cotton base fabric with flax as minor fiber falls under Chapter 52 cotton textiles.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If containing 85%+ synthetic filaments

Synthetic-dominant woven fabrics classified by man-made fiber content in Chapter 54.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact flax content via lab testing to confirm <85% classification; blends with cotton/synthetics common

Measure width precisely and document weave specs (ends/picks per cm) for customs verification against chapter note definitions

Avoid misclassification as 85%+ flax (5309.21) by providing detailed fiber composition certificates

Related Products under HTS 5309.29.40.10

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.

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.