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Flax Linen-Look Upholstery Fabric

Durable plain weave fabric from flax bast fibers mimicking traditional linen, for furniture upholstery. Falls under HTS 5310.90.00.00 as other woven bast fiber fabric, distinct from pure linen heading 5309 due to blend or processing nuances.

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 100% pure flax linen plain weave

Pure linen (flax) fabrics have specific heading 5309; 5310 is for other bast like jute/hemp unless proven pure.

5516.11.00Higher: 49.9% vs 35%

If blended with >50% synthetic fibers

Synthetic staple fiber blends predominant shift to chapter 55 man-made fiber headings.

5801.31.00Lower: 27.2% vs 35%

If pile or tufted construction

Special woven fabrics like pile or chenille from bast move to heading 5801, not plain weave.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from pure linen via fiber test reports; declare GSM under 200g/m² if applicable to notes; avoid napping that could invoke flannel definitions

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A coarse, plain weave fabric made entirely from jute fibers, typically used for sacking and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5310.90.00.00 as a woven fabric of jute (a textile bast fiber from heading 5303), not specifically provided for elsewhere in heading 5310. The open weave and natural jute composition distinguish it from finer or specialized bast fiber weaves.

Hemp Canvas Fabric

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Kenaf Curtain Fabric

Medium-weight plain weave fabric from kenaf bast fibers, designed for lightweight curtains and drapery linings. It qualifies for HTS 5310.90.00.00 as woven fabric of other bast fibers (kenaf from 5303), not meeting sheeting or poplin specifications in chapter notes.

Jute Hessian Cloth

Coarse open-weave jute fabric known as hessian, used for erosion control and wrapping. HTS 5310.90.00.00 covers it as other jute woven fabric, plain weave not exceeding chapter note specs for finer constructions.

Ramie Plain Weave Dress Lining

Lightweight plain weave fabric from ramie bast fibers, used as garment linings. Under HTS 5310.90.00.00 as other bast fiber woven fabric, fitting 'other' since not specialized weave per notes.

Sunn Hemp Geotextile Fabric

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