Hemp Weft Pile Curtain Fabric from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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