Baled Raw Jute Stalk Fibers from Germany
Fibers stripped raw from jute stalks without retting, compressed into export bales. HTS 5303.10.00.00 explicitly includes raw (unretted) jute and other bast fibers for textile use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Weigh bales precisely post-harvest to match declared quantities accurately
• Avoid contamination with non-bast plant matter to maintain pure classification
• Use ventilated containers to prevent spontaneous heating during shipment