Urena Fiber from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Rare fiber requires detailed botanical identification; source from Africa/Asia with export licenses; test tensile strength for quality disputes