5311.00 - Woven fabrics of other vegetable textile fibers; woven fabrics of paper yarn:

This HTS category, 5311.00, encompasses woven fabrics derived from various vegetable textile fibers not specifically covered by other chapters, as well as woven fabrics manufactured from paper yarn. It is crucial to distinguish these fabrics from those made of cotton (Chapter 52), man-made fibers (Chapter 55), or wool (Chapter 51), as the specific vegetable fiber composition is a primary determinant for classification. The "other vegetable textile fibers" designation includes materials such as flax (linen), ramie, jute, hemp, and abaca, among others, when woven into fabric.

The scope of this category extends to woven fabrics created from paper yarn, which is essentially paper that has been twisted or spun into a yarn form suitable for weaving. This distinguishes it from fabrics made from more traditional cellulosic fibers like cotton or linen, even though paper itself is derived from cellulose. The key criterion is the manufacturing process of the yarn used in the weaving.

Within HTS 5311.00, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. For instance, the subcategory 5311.00.60.00 specifically addresses woven fabrics of paper yarn, separating them from those made of other vegetable fibers. This distinction allows for more precise tariff application based on the primary material constituting the woven fabric.