Hemp Gauze Weave Cloth
Open-textured hemp gauze fabric with characteristic doup end threads crossing warp to create loops for weft passage, ideal for breathable summer garments or mosquito netting. Classified under HTS 5803.00.40.00 as gauze of vegetable fibers excluding cotton. Its loose weave provides transparency and airiness.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plain woven woven fabric without gauze structure
Plain weave hemp fabrics lack the doup thread loops required for 5803 and fall under Chapter 53 wovens.
If width not exceeding 30 cm with selvages
Narrow woven fabrics meeting the specific width and edge criteria in chapter note 6 are classified in 5806.
If impregnated or coated for specific use
Chapter note 1 excludes impregnated/coated fabrics from Chapter 58, directing them to Chapter 59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Document fiber origin with certificates of analysis specifying hemp content to comply with vegetable fiber requirements
β’ Avoid common pitfall of classifying as cotton blend; pure hemp qualifies here but blends may shift to other subheadings
β’ Label construction details in commercial invoice to confirm gauze structure per HTS legal definition
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