Flax Tablecloth from China
A rectangular tablecloth woven entirely from flax fibers, used for dining table coverage. It falls under HTS 6302.99.15 as table linen made of flax, a bast fiber distinct from cotton or man-made materials. Primarily for household use, providing a natural, breathable surface.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify 100% flax composition via lab tests to avoid reclassification to other fiber blends
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'table linen of flax' and fiber content labels
• Watch for blending pitfalls; even minor non-flax fibers shift to 6302.51 or 6302.59