Sunn Hemp Fiber from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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