Paper Yarn Twill Fabric
A durable twill weave fabric made entirely from paper yarn, suitable for lightweight upholstery or craft projects. It falls under HTS 5311.00.60.00 as a woven fabric specifically of paper yarn, a vegetable textile fiber derivative. The twill construction provides strength while maintaining the eco-friendly properties of paper yarn.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more by weight of flax or ramie
Blends with substantial flax/ramie content shift to other paper yarn provisions in the same heading.
If sold as decorative paper rather than functional textile
Purely paper-based non-woven sheets fall under Chapter 48 as paper articles, not textiles.
If coated, covered, or laminated with plastics
Textile fabrics with plastic coatings move to Chapter 59 textile coverings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify paper yarn composition through lab testing as customs requires proof it's not synthetic
• Include mill certificates showing yarn construction meets 'of paper yarn' specifications
• Avoid misclassification as Chapter 48 paper products by emphasizing woven textile structure
Related Products under HTS 5311.00.60.00
Paper Yarn Plain Weave Sheeting
Plain weave paper yarn fabric meeting sheeting specifications, used for lining or packaging wraps. Classified under HTS 5311.00.60.00 for its exclusive paper yarn composition and woven structure per Chapter 53 notes. Lightweight and breathable with square construction characteristics.
Paper Yarn Poplin Fabric
Fine plain weave paper yarn fabric qualifying as poplin per statistical note (b), ideal for apparel linings. HTS 5311.00.60.00 covers this as woven fabric of paper yarn, excluding square construction types. Not napped and meets weight/yarn number requirements.
Napped Paper Yarn Outing Flannel
Paper yarn fabric with fuzzy napped surface per note (f), resembling outing flannel for crafts or insulation. Falls under HTS 5311.00.60.00 as woven paper yarn fabric, distinguished from pile by scratching process. Provides warmth and texture.
Paper Yarn Printcloth Alternative
Plain weave paper yarn fabric designed as printcloth substitute with 43-68 yarn numbers per note (d). Used for disposable table covers under HTS 5311.00.60.00 as paper yarn woven fabric. Square construction with singles yarns only.
Combed Paper Yarn Fabric
High-quality paper yarn fabric where fibers are combed per note (h), yielding smoother surface for premium crafts. HTS 5311.00.60.00 applies to all paper yarn wovens regardless of combing. Meets vegetable fiber textile definition.