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Official Chapter Guide

Other vegetable textile fibers, paper yarn, and woven fabrics of paper yarn.

Tariff Landscape

Items in this chapter are often dutiable, with duties varying based on fabric type and processing.
Generally little exposure to Section 301 (China) tariffs directly under this chapter.
Monitor for potential ADD/CVD risks particularly for imported fabrics competing with domestic production.

Common classification errors arise from misidentifying fabric types based on weave or weight.
Complexity increases with differentiation between 'combed' and 'not combed' fabrics; verify fiber processing methods.
High-risk: Misapplication of definitions like 'square construction' or 'napped' which influence classification outcomes.

This chapter covers other vegetable textile fibers, paper yarn, and woven fabrics of paper yarn.
Excludes fabrics not wholly of specified weave(s) unless context allows.
Definitions provided for 'poplin or broadcloth', 'sheeting', 'printcloth', and 'square construction'.
Excludes fabrics not meeting specified weight, weave, or yarn type criteria.
Distinguishes between 'napped', 'not combed', and 'combed' fabrics.
Defines 'number' for average yarn number calculation in fabrics.

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