Flax Blend Upholstery Fabric
Durable plain weave with 60% flax, 40% cotton at 250 g/m², for furniture upholstery. Under 5309.29.40.90 as other heavy flax blend fabric not fitting sheeting exclusion for >200 g/m² per note (c)(ii).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lighter weight sheeting construction
Under 200 g/m² with square weave over 33 threads qualifies as sheeting
If significant synthetic filament content
Filament yarn blends shift to man-made fiber headings
If wool exceeds 30% in blend
Animal hair content changes primary material classification
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document yarn numbers to exclude from sheeting if average >26; specify retail vs industrial end-use; flammability certs often required for upholstery imports
Related Products under HTS 5309.29.40.90
Flax Linen Poplin Shirt Fabric
This plain weave linen fabric, containing 80% flax and 20% cotton, weighs 180 g/m² with 40 warp ends and 38 filling picks per cm, fitting the poplin definition under chapter 53 note (b). It is used for dress shirts and blouses. Classified under 5309.29.40.90 as other woven flax fabric less than 85% flax, not specifically sheeting or printcloth.
Flax-Cotton Blend Curtain Voile
Lightweight sheer woven fabric with 70% flax and 30% polyester, plain weave under 100 g/m², used for window curtains. Falls under 5309.29.40.90 as other flax-containing fabric less than 85% flax, not meeting poplin, sheeting, or printcloth definitions.
Linen-Viscose Dress Lining Fabric
Plain weave fabric with 75% flax and 25% viscose, 150 g/m², smooth finish for garment linings. Classified in 5309.29.40.90 as other woven flax blend under 85%, excluding specialized weaves like printcloth.
Lightweight Flax Table Linen Fabric
Plain weave 78% flax/22% cotton at 120 g/m², 45x42 threads/cm, for tablecloths. Fits 5309.29.40.90 as other, avoiding printcloth due to combed yarns per note (d).
Flax-Polyester Apron Fabric
Woven blend of 82% flax and 18% polyester, plain weave 190 g/m², used for work aprons. Classified 5309.29.40.90 as other flax <85%, not poplin due to square-ish construction.
Irish Linen Blend Scarf Fabric
Fine plain weave 70% flax/30% silk at 140 g/m² for luxury scarves. Under 5309.29.40.90 as other, not meeting specialized weave notes.