Hemp Printcloth
Plain weave true hemp fabric ≤200 g/m², yarn numbers 43-68, >33 singles yarns/cm², square construction, not combed, matching printcloth per note (d). Used for printing and crafts. HTS 5311.00.40.10 covers this other vegetable fiber weave of true hemp.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If of combed cotton instead
Combed cotton printcloth specs match 5208.52.40; cotton takes precedence over vegetable fibers.
If prepared for printing
Fabrics prepared/painted for apparel printing move to Chapter 59 tarred/traced provisions.
If imitation textile of paper yarn
If using paper yarn mimicking hemp weave, reclassifies under 5311 paper yarn but separate.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Lab certify no multiple/cabled yarns and exact singles count per cm² to meet printcloth criteria
• Declare 'not combed' status per note (g) with fiber processing records
• Avoid bulk packaging mimicking sets; classify as fabric not Chapter 63 articles
Related Products under HTS 5311.00.40.10
Uncombed Hemp Muslin
Lightweight plain weave true hemp muslin, uncombed fibers per note (g), ≤200 g/m², low density <33 ends/picks/cm. Dressmaking fabric under 5311.00.40.10.
Hemp Satin Weave Textile
True hemp fabric in satin weave, lustrous surface, combination weaves allowed per note (a). Fashion lining material under HTS 5311.00.40.10.
Hemp Upholstery Poplin
Poplin weave true hemp fabric >200 g/m² for furniture upholstery, not square, fine yarn. Statistical note (b) compliant under 5311.00.40.10.
Organic Hemp Bed Sheet Fabric
Square construction hemp sheeting ≤200 g/m², >33 counts/cm, yarn ≤68, for bed sheets. Note (c)(i) specs under HTS 5311.00.40.10 other vegetable.
Hemp Artists' Canvas
Heavy primed plain weave true hemp canvas >200 g/m², yarn ≤26, for painting. Excludes sheeting per note (c)(ii), HTS 5311.00.40.10.
Hemp Dress Lining Fabric
Light plain weave true hemp, not poplin/broadcloth due to density ≤33/cm, uncombed. Apparel lining under 5311.00.40.10.