Sisal Chenille Rug Underlay Fabric

Chenille-style woven fabric from sisal fibers, providing cushioned pile for rug underlays and floor coverings. Falls under HTS 5801.90.10.00 for vegetable (sisal) fiber pile fabrics, with chenille yarn loops forming the pile surface. Exceeds 30 cm width, not narrow or excluded types.

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.

5703Lower: 13.8% vs 38.7%

If tufted or made into rugs

Tufted carpets from vegetable fibers go to Chapter 57, not pile fabrics.

5806.31.00.00Higher: 43.8% vs 38.7%

If width ≤30 cm with selvages

Narrow woven fabrics per Chapter 58 note 6 definition apply to 5806.

5907.00.80Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If painted, coated, or printed

Chapter 59 for textile fabrics otherwise processed.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify based on predominant sisal content; minor blends ok if vegetable fiber dominant

Provide photos/diagrams of chenille structure to differentiate from flat-woven sisal

Ensure not declared as floor covering (5702) if sold as unfinished fabric

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