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5303.90.00.00/Mesta Tow/China

Mesta Tow from China

Short fiber tow from mesta (Hibiscus sabdariffa/cannabinus), a jute substitute, processed for paper and coarse yarn. HTS 5303.90.00.00 includes tow of these bast fibers.

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
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Import Tips

• Distinguish from kenaf in docs; moisture <12% required; ventilated shipping