Sisal Webbing Fabric from China
Woven sisal fiber fabric in narrow widths, used for upholstery webbing and cordage backing. HTS 5311.00.40 covers this as 'other' woven vegetable fiber fabric from sisal (agave). It's distinguished by its stiff, coarse weave suitable for structural support.
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
• Measure exact width; narrow fabrics under 30cm may qualify for different statistical suffixes
• Ensure no synthetic core yarns, which could reclassify to man-made fiber headings
• Document end-use as upholstery to avoid anti-dumping scrutiny on cordage imports