Abaca Table Linen Fabric

Woven abaca (Manila hemp) fabric of square construction for tablecloths, per statistical note (e). Classified HTS 5311.00.40 as other vegetable fiber fabric from abaca. Its natural sheen suits fine dining textiles.

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%

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5303.10.00Same rate: 35%

If jute/abaca mix for specific bag fabrics

Heading 5303 prioritizes jute/abaca sack fabrics.

6302Lower: 18.4% vs 35%

If hemmed into finished tablecloths

Made-up table linen is Chapter 63 household articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for square construction (warp/filling count difference <11/cm) to validate classification

Ensure no napping treatment, which affects sheeting/poplin definitions

Declare grammage accurately; over 200g/m² excludes certain plain weave types

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