Kapok-Cotton-Polyester Bag Fabric from China
This sturdy woven fabric blends kapok (vegetable fiber from seed pods), cotton, and polyester for reusable shopping bags. It qualifies for HTS 5311.00.30 as a mixed weave of other vegetable fibers with cotton and man-made polyester. Offers eco-friendly padding and strength.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document kapok sourcing and processing to prove vegetable fiber status under chapter notes
• Avoid bulk packaging that could classify as unfinished goods under different rates
• Check for preferential tariff treatments under trade agreements for blended fabrics