Unbleached Hemp Sackcloth 180cm Wide from Germany
Woven unbleached hemp fabric (bast fiber) at 180 cm width for sacking and agricultural covers. Meets HTS 5310.10.00.40 as unbleached product of heading 5303 bast fibers (hemp), within precise width specs, plain weave not exceeding chapter weave limits.
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
• Differentiate hemp from jute via botanical testing; misidentification is a top audit trigger
• Document unbleached state with processing logs; bleaching even slightly triggers 5310.20
• Check for square construction if over 200g/m² to align with sheeting exclusions in notes