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HS HEADING 5311

Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibres; woven fabrics of paper yarn

In plain English

This category includes woven fabrics made from various vegetable textile fibers that are not listed elsewhere in the specified sections, as well as woven fabrics created from paper yarn. The single subheading groups these items together without further division, covering both types of materials under one classification for goods that do not fit into other specific fiber categories.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

5311.00

Fabrics, woven; of vegetable textile fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5309 and 5310, woven fabrics of paper yarn

Chapter 53 classification notes

Hemp fibre (5302) is industrial cannabis — distinct from flowering cannabis under Chapter 13. Personal-quantity hemp fabric clears as routine.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Linen-cotton blends — depending on dominant fibre 5309 (linen-cotton) vs. Chapter 52 (cotton).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 53

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