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Raw Urena Bast Fiber from Germany

Unprocessed bast fibers from urena lobata plant, a lesser-known jute substitute for rough textiles. Fits HTS 5303.10.00.00 as raw other textile bast fibers, excluding principal types like flax.

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

• Use detailed invoices specifying plant species to avoid generic 'bast fiber' rejections

• Test for fiber length and strength if declaring for specific end-uses

• Bundle securely to prevent fiber damage during ocean transit