Dew-Retted Jute Bundles from Japan
Jute fibers retted naturally by dew and microbial action in fields, yielding separated bast strands baled for export. Classified in HTS 5303.10.00.00 for retted jute and other bast fibers, prior to any spinning or chemical treatment.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document environmental retting conditions to prove no chemical processing occurred
• Inspect for mold from field retting, as it may trigger additional quarantine checks
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for bundling to meet international shipping standards