Heading 5311

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

13 declarable lines

Heading 5311 covers woven fabrics made from vegetable textile fibers that are not covered by the flax heading (5309) or the jute and bast fiber heading (5310), and also covers woven fabrics of paper yarn. The heading splits first by whether the fabric contains more than 17% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, then by whether the fabric mixes cotton and man-made fibers (and which restraint applies), and finally by all other vegetable fiber fabrics, with paper yarn fabrics in their own line.

Products in this heading

Woven ramie fabric sold by the yard for garment or craft use
Woven abaca (Manila hemp) fabric used for bags, hats and home decor
Woven true hemp fabric for upholstery or accessories
Woven fabric of vegetable fibers mixed with cotton and man-made fibers, in poplin, sheeting or printcloth styles
Woven paper yarn fabric used for placemats, wall coverings and lampshades
Woven vegetable fiber fabric with a wool or fine animal hair content above 17%
Piece goods of sisal or other vegetable fibers not covered by the flax or jute headings

How to choose the right subheading

Fiber: confirm the fabric is a vegetable textile fiber other than flax or jute, or is made of paper yarn
Wool content: check whether wool or fine animal hair exceeds 17% by weight
Blend: check whether the fabric contains both cotton and man-made fibers, which sends it to the restraint lines
Restraint category: for cotton/man-made blends, identify whether cotton restraints or man-made fiber restraints apply
Fabric style: for restrained blends, note whether the fabric is poplin or broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth or other

Often confused with

Woven fabrics of flax
Flax fabrics have their own heading and are not classified in 5311.
Heading 5309
Woven fabrics of jute or other bast fibers of heading 5303
Jute and similar bast fiber fabrics are covered by a separate heading.
Heading 5310
Knitted or crocheted fabric of vegetable textile fibers
Heading 5311 covers woven fabric only, not knit fabric.
Heading 6006
Yarn of other vegetable textile fibers and paper yarn in yarn form
Yarn stays in 5308; 5311 applies only once the yarn is woven into fabric.
Heading 5308
Woven fabrics of cotton
Cotton woven fabrics are classified in chapter 52, not as vegetable fiber fabrics of 5311.
Heading 5208

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for woven paper yarn fabric?

Woven fabrics of paper yarn are classified under 5311.00.60.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.

What is the duty on woven vegetable fiber fabric that contains more than 17% wool or fine animal hair?

That fabric falls under 5311.00.20.00 and carries a general (MFN) rate of 14.5%.

How do I classify woven true hemp fabric?

Woven true hemp fabric that does not exceed the wool content limit goes under 5311.00.40.10, which is general (MFN) Free. If the fabric contains more than 17% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, it is classified under 5311.00.20.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 14.5%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.