Kenaf Bast Fiber from China
Raw or decorticated bast fibers from the kenaf plant (Hibiscus cannabinus), a jute-like textile bast fiber used in cordage and eco-friendly textiles. Classified in HTS 5303.90.00.00 as 'other' bast fibers excluding flax, true hemp, and ramie, in raw or processed but unspun form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Confirm botanical origin via certificates as kenaf competes with jute quotas; ensure uniform decortication to meet fiber length standards; declare intended end-use if applying for duty exemptions