Sunn Hemp Bast Fiber Retted from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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