Jute Binder Twine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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