Unbleached Hemp Sackcloth 180cm Wide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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