5806.39.20.00 - Of vegetable fibers, except cotton (899)

This HTS category, 5806.39.20.00, specifically classifies narrow woven fabrics that are not cotton, but are made from vegetable fibers other than cotton. The term "narrow woven fabrics" generally refers to materials less than 30 cm in width, often used for specialized purposes such as ribbons, tapes, or binding. The distinguishing factor here is the exclusion of cotton, meaning these fabrics are composed of fibers derived from plants such as flax (linen), hemp, jute, ramie, or others, excluding cotton.

When classifying within heading 5806, it is crucial to differentiate based on the primary textile material. This category stands apart from its sibling, 5806.39.10.00, which exclusively covers narrow woven fabrics made from wool or fine animal hair. It also differs from the "Other" category (5806.39.30), which would encompass narrow woven fabrics of vegetable fibers not covered by the more specific subcategories, or fabrics made from synthetic or artificial fibers if they were to fall under this broader grouping.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into 5806.39.20.00 relies entirely on the accurate identification of the textile material as a vegetable fiber, specifically excluding cotton, and its construction as a narrow woven fabric. Examples would include linen ribbon used for gift wrapping or tailoring, or hemp tape utilized in upholstery or industrial applications, provided they meet the width and weaving criteria.