Raw Urena Bast Fiber from Japan
Raw urena bast fiber is unprocessed bast fiber from the urena lobata plant, a lesser-known jute substitute for rough textiles. Tariff item 5303.10.00 covers this as 'other textile bast fibres' in raw condition, excluding principal types like flax.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Identify the fiber as urena lobata to the CBSA, as it is not a principal bast fiber like jute or flax
• Ensure the fibers are raw and unprocessed to qualify for this tariff item
• Verify that the shipment meets Canadian plant health import requirements