Kenaf Plain Weave Greige Fabric
Greige (undyed, unfinished) plain weave fabric from kenaf fibers, used in composites and geotextiles. Classified HTS 5311.00.4020 for other vegetable fiber fabrics (kenaf, hibiscus family), plain weave not meeting poplin or printcloth specs in notes (b) and (d).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unbleached or bleached
Specific bleaching/unbleached jute/kenaf provisions precede 'other' dyed or colored.
If reinforced with plastics for composites
Plastic-reinforced fabric layers are plastics products, not pure textiles.
If knotted or netted construction
Netting or knotted vegetable fiber fabrics fall under Chapter 56 made-up nets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Greige status must be documented; dyeing could alter to Chapter 59 if printed
• Test for square construction (note e) to rule out sheeting classification
• Industrial end-use may require additional EPA docs for geotextile applications
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