Urena Fiber from Germany
Bast fibers from Urena lobata, a lesser-known tropical bast plant processed for cordage and specialty textiles. HTS 5303.90.00.00 captures these 'other' bast fibers that are raw or processed but not yet spun into yarn.
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
• Rare fiber requires detailed botanical identification; source from Africa/Asia with export licenses; test tensile strength for quality disputes