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.

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.

5210.21Lower: 22.5% vs 35%

If predominantly cotton (over 85%) with minor flax

Predominantly cotton plain weave fabrics shift to Chapter 52, regardless of minor vegetable fiber addition.

5309.21Lower: 10% vs 35%

If predominantly flax/linen without cotton

Pure or chiefly linen woven fabrics fall under heading 5309, excluding cotton-man-made mixtures.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

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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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