Water-Retted Jute Fiber from China
Jute fibers separated from the plant stalk through water retting, resulting in softened, separated bast fibers ready for baling. Falls under HTS 5303.10.00.00 as retted jute, a bast fiber processed only to the retting stage without spinning or further refinement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests confirming retting method and fiber purity to avoid disputes over processing level
• Check for phytosanitary certificates to clear USDA inspections for plant-based imports
• Avoid mixing with spun fibers in shipments to prevent partial reclassification