Unbleached Jute Canvas 200cm Wide from Japan
Heavy unbleached jute canvas fabric at 200 cm width, used for industrial covering and geotextiles. Classified under HTS 5310.10.00.40 due to its jute bast fiber composition, unbleached condition, and width between 130-250 cm per chapter notes. Not napped or of special weaves beyond plain construction.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm 100% jute bast fibers; pitfalls include contamination with hemp leading to disputes
• Measure width excluding selvage as per statistical note (a); retain mill certificates for customs
• Avoid common error of declaring as 'bleached' if only lightly processed—strict unbleached definition applies