5309.11.00 - Unbleached or bleached

This HTS category, 5309.11.00, specifically covers woven fabrics of flax that are either unbleached or bleached. The key characteristic is the flax content, which must constitute 85 percent or more by weight of the fabric. This classification applies to the material in its raw or processed state, prior to any dyeing or printing, but after the fibers have been spun into yarn and then woven into fabric.

Within the broader classification of woven flax fabrics, this subcategory distinguishes itself from its sibling, 5309.19.00 ("Other"). While 5309.19.00 would encompass woven flax fabrics containing 85 percent or more flax that are dyed, printed, or otherwise finished beyond bleaching, this category is exclusively for those in an unbleached or bleached state. The distinction is crucial for determining applicable duties and trade statistics.

The subcategories within 5309.11.00 further refine the classification based on the width of the fabric. 5309.11.00.10 is designated for fabrics exceeding 127 centimeters in width, while 5309.11.00.90 covers all other widths. This measurement criterion is important for manufacturing and trade purposes and is a primary factor in differentiating these subdivisions.