Water-Retted Jute Fiber
Water-retted jute fiber is separated from the plant stalk through water retting, resulting in softened bast fibers ready for baling. This product falls under tariff item 5303.10.00 as retted jute, a bast fiber processed only to the retting stage.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the jute fiber has been processed further, such as hackled or combed.
Additional processing beyond retting moves the product to the processed bast fiber item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the water retting process was completed and fibers are free from residual plant matter
• Keep fibers dry during shipping to prevent mold
• Ensure the moisture content is within acceptable limits for customs
Related Products under Tariff item 5303.10.00
Baled Raw Jute Stalk Fibers
Baled raw jute stalk fibers, stripped from the jute plant without undergoing retting, are classified under tariff item 5303.10.00 as raw jute and other textile bast fibres. These fibers are in their natural, unprocessed state, compressed into bales for transport and subsequent textile manufacturing.
Chemical-Free Retted Jute
Chemical-free retted jute consists of bast fibers that have undergone natural retting (water or dew) to separate them from the stalk, without chemical treatment. This product falls under tariff item 5303.10.00 as retted jute, a stage of processing explicitly included in the item's scope.
Dew-Retted Jute Bundles
Dew-retted jute bundles are jute fibers separated from the stalk through natural dew retting, a microbial process in the field. These bundles, baled for export, are classified under tariff item 5303.10.00 as retted jute and other textile bast fibers, prior to any spinning or chemical processing.
Kenaf Bast Fiber Raw
Raw kenaf bast fiber, extracted from the kenaf plant (Hibiscus cannabinus), is a jute-like textile bast fiber in its unprocessed form. Tariff item 5303.10.00 covers kenaf as 'other textile bast fibers' in raw or retted condition, excluding flax, hemp, and ramie.
Mesta Jute Raw Bundles
Raw mesta jute bundles, from the Hibiscus cannabinus variant, are harvested and bundled directly without retting or other processing. These raw bast fibers are classified under tariff item 5303.10.00 as raw jute and other textile bast fibers.
Raw Jute Fiber Bundles
Raw jute fiber bundles consist of long, unprocessed fibers from the Corchorus plant, harvested and minimally cleaned before bundling. These fibers, not yet spun or retted, are classified under tariff item 5303.10.00 as raw jute bast fibers.