Sunn Hemp Fiber from Germany
Processed but unspun bast fibers from Crotalaria juncea (sunn hemp), valued for durable ropes and twine in agriculture. HTS 5303.90.00.00 includes this as 'other' textile bast fiber, raw or processed excluding the principal exclusions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for alkaloid content as sunn hemp can be toxic if unprocessed; provide phytosanitary certificates for agricultural imports; avoid over-declaring purity to prevent penalties