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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more flax by weight
Higher flax content moves to the 85%+ heading, changing material composition classification
If predominantly cotton with minor flax blend
If cotton exceeds 50%, classified under cotton chapter 52 plain weaves instead of flax
If it qualifies as 'sheeting' per note (c)
Square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm shifts to sheeting subheading
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify exact weave and yarn count meets poplin specs per statistical note (b) to avoid reclassification; provide lab test reports for fiber content under 85% flax; ensure no napping that could shift to other subheadings
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