5309.21.30.15 - Printcloth (315)

This HTS classification, 5309.21.30.15, specifically designates "Printcloth" when it meets the criteria of being a woven fabric of flax. To fall within this subcategory, the fabric must contain less than 85% flax by weight, and it must be either unbleached or bleached. Furthermore, it must contain both cotton and man-made fibers, and crucially, be subject to cotton restraints. This level of specificity ensures accurate duty assessment and statistical tracking for imported goods.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 5309.21.30.05 ("Poplin or broadcloth") and 5309.21.30.10 ("Sheeting"), relies on the specific weave structure and intended use. While all are woven flax fabrics with similar fiber content and processing, printcloth is generally a plain-weave fabric, often used for apparel and home furnishings where printing designs is a primary characteristic. Poplin and broadcloth typically exhibit a finer weave and a distinct rib, while sheeting is characterized by its broader width and suitability for bedding. The residual sibling category, 5309.21.30.20 ("Other"), encompasses any other woven flax fabrics meeting the preceding criteria but not specifically defined as printcloth, poplin, or sheeting.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is considered final at this point, meaning goods meeting all the preceding conditions and being identified as "Printcloth" are definitively classified under 5309.21.30.15. Classification decisions at this level should therefore be made with careful attention to the precise definition and common understanding of "printcloth" in the textile trade, alongside the material composition and restraint applicability.