Sunn Hemp Bast Fiber Retted from Germany
Retted bast fibers from sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea), a coarse textile bast fiber used for cordage and fabrics. HTS 5303.10.00.00 includes sunn as other bast fibers (not flax/hemp/ramie), in raw or retted condition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming no genetic modification, as GM fibers may face restrictions
• Segregate from ramie shipments, as ramie has separate Chapter 53 exclusions
• Record retting duration to demonstrate compliance with 'retted' definition