Unbleached Abaca Manila Hemp Fabric
This is an unbleached plain weave fabric made from abaca, also known as Manila hemp, a textile bast fibre. It is used in specialty applications such as ropes and tea bags. The fabric is classified under tariff item 5310.10.00 as an unbleached woven fabric of other textile bast fibres.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as raw fibre rather than woven fabric
Raw abaca fibre, not yet woven, falls under this heading for vegetable textile fibres.
If the fabric is used for technical purposes like tea bags
Technical textile products for specific industrial uses may be classified under this heading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fabric is truly unbleached and not treated with any dye or finish, as this affects classification
• Declare the fibre composition accurately, as abaca is a bast fibre of heading 53.03
• Keep supplier documentation showing the weave construction and width for CBSA verification
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