Sisal Upholstery Woven Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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