Flax Cotton Polyester Blend Poplin Fabric
This plain weave poplin fabric is made from a blend of flax (linen), cotton, and polyester fibers, meeting the chapter note definition for poplin as not of square construction and over 200g/m² with appropriate yarn counts. Classified under 5311.00.30.20 due to its mixed vegetable, cotton, and man-made fibers while subject to cotton restraints. Commonly used for lightweight apparel like shirts and blouses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly cotton (over 85%) with minor flax
Predominantly cotton plain weave fabrics shift to Chapter 52, regardless of minor vegetable fiber addition.
If predominantly flax/linen without cotton
Pure or chiefly linen woven fabrics fall under heading 5309, excluding cotton-man-made mixtures.
If sold as a completed garment set
When assembled into finished apparel like shirts, classification moves from Chapter 53 fabrics to Chapter 62 garments.
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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
• Provide detailed fiber content breakdown (e.g
• 40% flax, 30% cotton, 30% polyester) via lab tests to confirm classification under cotton restraints
• Check current cotton restraint quotas via WTO agreements; obtain necessary textile visas for restricted entries
• Avoid misclassification as pure cotton by documenting vegetable fiber presence; common pitfall is underreporting man-made content
Related Products under HTS 5311.00.30.20
Ramie Cotton Nylon Napped Fabric
Napped woven fabric of ramie, cotton, and nylon, with fuzzy surface from scratching per note (f), blended for durability. Classified in 5311.00.30.20 as other vegetable-cotton-man-made under restraints. Suitable for outerwear linings.
Kenaf Cotton Polyester Utility Fabric
Mixed weave utility fabric from kenaf, cotton, and polyester, not fitting specific types like poplin/sheeting, thus 'other' per hierarchy. 5311.00.30.20 applies for cotton-restrained blends. For workwear and tents.
Hemp Cotton Spandex Sheeting Fabric
A plain weave sheeting fabric blending hemp, cotton, and spandex, fitting chapter note (c) specs for square construction under 200g/m² with over 33 ends/picks per cm² and yarn number 68 or lower. Falls under 5311.00.30.20 for other vegetable-cotton-man-made mixes subject to restraints. Ideal for bed linens and upholstery.
Jute Cotton Rayon Printcloth Fabric
Plain weave printcloth from jute, cotton, and rayon, matching note (d): under 200g/m², yarn 43-68, over 33 singles yarns/cm², square construction, not combed. Subject to 5311.00.30.20 for cotton-restrained vegetable-man-made-cotton mixes. Used for curtains and lightweight drapery.
Sisal Cotton Acrylic Broadcloth
Broadcloth plain weave of sisal, cotton, and acrylic, not square construction per note (b), suitable weight/yarn specs. Under 5311.00.30.20 for restrained mixes. Used in upholstery and bags.