Paper Yarn Twill Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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