Flax Linen Sheeting Fabric from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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