Hemp Weft Pile Curtain Fabric

A woven fabric from hemp fibers with uncut weft pile floats forming a velvety texture, used for curtains and draperies. Classified in HTS 5801.90.10.00 as a pile fabric of vegetable fibers (hemp) other than cotton, per note 2 including uncut weft pile fabrics. It exceeds narrow fabric dimensions and is not chenille.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5112.19Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If made from hemp but classified by finer yarn count as woven fabric

Pile characteristics may yield to material-specific headings like Chapter 51 for hemp if not predominantly pile-structured.

5802Lower: 16.2% vs 38.7%

If terry or similar looped pile

Heading 5802 covers terry towelling and similar looped fabrics, excluding them from 5801.

5905.00.10.00Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If lined with plastics for linoleum-type use

Textile wall coverings shift to 5905 when backed or lined with plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include certificates of origin and fiber analysis to prove hemp content, avoiding disputes with cotton-except provisions

Document pile construction (uncut floats) to align with Chapter 58 note 2, distinguishing from cut-pile or terry fabrics

Label rolls clearly with width over 30 cm to prevent narrow fabric misclassification under 5806

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