Unbleached Kenaf Canvas Fabric 125cm Width from Japan
Woven unbleached fabric from kenaf bast fibers, 125 cm wide, ideal for upholstery backing and canvas bags. It qualifies for HTS 5310.10.00.20 as unbleached bast fiber fabric (kenaf under heading 5303) not over 130 cm wide, with plain weave per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain botanical certification identifying kenaf as qualifying bast fiber to prevent reclassification as 'other' vegetable fiber
• Document roll width with photos and measurements; customs often unrolls samples for verification