Sunn Hemp Fiber from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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