Sisal Upholstery Woven Fabric

Woven sisal fiber fabric designed for upholstery applications, featuring a plain weave and natural texture. It is classified in HTS 5311.00.4020 as other woven fabrics of vegetable textile fibers (sisal, from agave), not fitting definitions of poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, or printcloth per chapter statistical notes.

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.

5311.00.60Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If hand-woven or jacquard

Specialty weaves like jacquard or hand-loomed fall under 5311.00.60, distinct from plain 'other' weaves.

4602.90.00.00Higher: 38.5% vs 35%

If woven on looms of Chapter 46

Vegetable fiber fabrics from plaiting material looms are in Chapter 46 for basketry/plaiting products.

4823.90.10Same rate: 35%

If predominantly paper yarn

If mainly paper yarn with minor sisal, it shifts to paper yarn provisions at heading 5311 subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with precise fiber origin (sisal) and weight to comply with statistical note (a) on weave exclusivity

Avoid common error of classifying as ramie (which has its own provisions) without fiber testing

For upholstery end-use, note any flame-retardant treatments that could reclassify under Chapter 59

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