Kenaf Curtain Fabric

Medium-weight plain weave fabric from kenaf bast fibers, designed for lightweight curtains and drapery linings. It qualifies for HTS 5310.90.00.00 as woven fabric of other bast fibers (kenaf from 5303), not meeting sheeting or poplin specifications in chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5311.00.20Higher: 49.5% vs 35%

If bleached or specifically unbleached plain weave

Bleached plain weave bast fabrics have dedicated subheadings in 5311, separate from unprocessed 5310.

6303.92.10Lower: 21.3% vs 35%

If cut and hemmed for curtains

Hemmed or finished curtain panels are curtains under heading 6303, not bulk fabric.

4823.90.10Same rate: 35%

If pressed into paper-like sheets

Bast fiber sheets imitating paper but textile classify under chapter 48 if primarily cellulosic pulp.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with exact bast fiber origin as 'kenaf' for CBP verification; ensure no chemical finishes pushing to 5311; bundle in continuous rolls to avoid 'made-up' article classification

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