Bamboo Fiber Tow from Germany
Mechanical extraction bamboo fiber tow, unspun waste for non-wovens and paper. HTS 5305.00.00.00 covers bamboo as other vegetable textile fiber, raw/processed.
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
• Distinguish mechanical vs chemical processing (chemical becomes regenerated cellulose 5403)
• Viscosity tests confirm natural vs dissolved state
• Eco-certifications boost market value significantly