Raw Jute Fiber from China
Unprocessed jute bast fibers harvested directly from the Corchorus plant, used primarily for making burlap and ropes. Classified under HTS 5303.90.00.00 as raw jute, a textile bast fiber (excluding flax, true hemp, and ramie) that is processed but not spun. This covers the natural, retted state before spinning into yarn.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Obtain certificates of origin from producing countries like India or Bangladesh to qualify for preferential duties; ensure fibers are free of contaminants to avoid quarantine issues; declare moisture content accurately as it affects weight-based duties