Flax Cotton Polyester Blend Poplin Fabric from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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