Raw Jute Fiber
Raw jute fiber is unprocessed bast fiber from the Corchorus plant, used for burlap and ropes. It is classified under tariff item 5303.90.00 as raw jute, a textile bast fiber, since it is not flax, true hemp, or ramie.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the jute is specifically classified as jute, not 'other'
Jute, raw or processed but not spun, is covered under heading 53.03, and a specific tariff item for jute may apply.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the raw jute is free of soil, seeds, and pests to meet CBSA phytosanitary standards
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential duty treatment
• Describe the fiber as 'raw jute' on customs documents
Related Products under Tariff item 5303.90.00
Abaca Waste Tow
Abaca waste tow consists of short fibers and tow from the processing of abaca (Manila hemp), a bast fiber. It is processed but not spun, making it classifiable under tariff item 5303.90.00 as 'other' flax-like fibers, tow and waste.
Bast Fiber Blended Tow
Bast fiber blended tow is a mixture of jute and kenaf tow, processed but not spun. It falls under tariff item 5303.90.00 as 'other' bast fibers, tow and waste, since it is not flax but shares similar characteristics.
Bimli Bast Fiber
Bimli bast fiber is processed from the bimli plant (Hibiscus cannabinus), a jute-like bast fiber. It is unspun and used in twine and nets, qualifying for tariff item 5303.90.00 as 'other' bast fibers.
Hessian Jute Tow
Hessian jute tow consists of short fiber remnants and waste from processing jute for burlap. It is cleaned but unspun, used for stuffing or low-grade yarn, and falls under tariff item 5303.90.00 as jute tow and waste.
Jute Roving
Jute roving is a soft, loose strand of processed jute fibers drawn out but not twisted into yarn. It serves as an intermediate material for spinning and is classified under tariff item 5303.90.00 as processed jute, not spun.
Jute Silver
Jute sliver consists of parallelized jute fibers drawn into sliver form, a pre-roving stage. It is processed but unspun, qualifying for tariff item 5303.90.00 as processed jute fiber.