Sunn Hemp Bast Fiber Retted from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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