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

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.

5208.52.40Higher: 46.4% vs 35%

If of combed cotton instead

Combed cotton printcloth specs match 5208.52.40; cotton takes precedence over vegetable fibers.

5901.90.20.00Higher: 42% vs 35%

If prepared for printing

Fabrics prepared/painted for apparel printing move to Chapter 59 tarred/traced provisions.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imitation textile of paper yarn

If using paper yarn mimicking hemp weave, reclassifies under 5311 paper yarn but separate.

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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