Jute Binder Twine from China
Coarse jute yarn twisted into binder twine used for baling hay and agricultural tying. Falls under HTS 5308.90.90.00 as 'other' yarn from vegetable textile fibers (jute, from Corchorus spp.), excluding those specified in prior subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide bale analysis showing jute purity over 85% to prevent misclassification; declare linear density accurately as coarse yarn; common pitfall is confusing with finished ropes requiring Chapter 56 entry