5309.21.30.65 - Printcloth (615) 🖩

This HTS classification, 5309.21.30.65, pertains to woven fabrics of flax that contain less than 85 percent by weight of flax, and are either unbleached or bleached. Specifically, this subheading covers "Printcloth" within the broader category of woven flax fabrics. Printcloth, in this context, refers to a lightweight, plain-weave fabric, typically made from cotton and man-made fibers in addition to flax, and is often intended for printing with designs.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 5309.21.30.55 (Poplin or broadcloth) and 5309.21.30.60 (Sheeting), is crucial. While all fall under the umbrella of unbleached or bleached woven flax fabrics containing less than 85% flax and other fibers, "Printcloth" is characterized by its specific construction and common end-use for printing. Poplin and broadcloth are generally distinguished by a more pronounced ribbing or a denser weave, while sheeting typically implies a fabric of wider width and often a heavier construction than printcloth. The sibling category 5309.21.30.70 captures all other woven flax fabrics not specifically described by the preceding subheadings.

As this classification represents a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Therefore, classification into 5309.21.30.65 relies on accurately identifying the fabric's composition (less than 85% flax, containing cotton and man-made fibers), its state (unbleached or bleached), its weave (plain weave), and its typical appearance and intended use as "Printcloth." This designation is particularly relevant for fabrics subject to man-made fiber restraints, meaning that quotas or other trade limitations may apply.