Kenaf Plain Weave Greige Fabric from China
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).
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
• 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