Sunn Hemp Raw Fiber from China
Raw Crotalaria juncea (sunn hemp) fiber, a bast vegetable textile fiber NES, processed for decortication but unspun. HTS 5305.00.00.00 includes such fibers for ropes, twine, and eco-friendly textiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Botanical certificates essential to distinguish from jute (5303) or flax
• Declare intended end-use if non-textile to avoid fiber content disputes
• Test for lignin content as high levels may classify as non-textile material