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Laminated Flax Linen Upholstery Fabric from Germany

Woven linen fabric from flax fibers laminated with a thin foil backing for furniture upholstery, providing added strength and moisture barrier. Fits HTS 5907.00.80.10 as 'other' coated/laminated vegetable fiber textile, where lamination doesn't meet 5903 plastics criteria. Used in automotive and home seating.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Submit cross-section samples if challenged on lamination visibility to affirm 5907 over 5903

• Label as 'flax/linen base' to avoid cotton misdeclaration penalties

• Ensure invoice details lamination material if non-plastic to prevent chapter 39 shifts