Baled Raw Jute Stalk Fibers from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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