Hemp Gauze Weave Cloth from Japan
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.
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
• Document fiber origin with certificates of analysis specifying hemp content to comply with vegetable fiber requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as cotton blend; pure hemp qualifies here but blends may shift to other subheadings
• Label construction details in commercial invoice to confirm gauze structure per HTS legal definition