Kenaf Bast Fiber Raw from Germany
Raw bast fibers extracted from the kenaf plant (Hibiscus cannabinus), a jute-like textile bast fiber in its unprocessed form. HTS 5303.10.00.00 covers kenaf as 'other textile bast fibers' raw or retted, excluding flax, hemp, and ramie.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include botanical identification documents to distinguish kenaf from prohibited or regulated fibers
• Monitor bale weights and moisture content to comply with storage and transport regulations
• Label shipments clearly as 'raw bast fiber' to prevent confusion with processed kenaf products