Jute Roving from Mexico
Soft, loose, continuous strands of processed jute fibers drawn out but not twisted into yarn, used as intermediate material for spinning. Falls under HTS 5303.90.00.00 as processed jute bast fiber (not spun), meeting the 'other' category for jute and similar bast fibers excluding flax, hemp, and ramie.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify roving length and denier specifications match declarations to prevent reclassification; bundle securely to avoid fiber damage during transit; include lab tests for fiber purity if from mixed bast sources