Unbleached Jute Burlap Fabric from Japan
A plain weave woven fabric made from unbleached jute fibers, typically used for sacks, bags, and upholstery backing. It falls under HTS 5310.10.00 as it is unbleached woven fabric of jute, a textile bast fiber from heading 5303, without any bleaching treatment. The coarse texture and natural color distinguish it from bleached or dyed variants.
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
• Verify fiber content is 100% jute via lab tests to confirm bast fiber classification and avoid misclassification as synthetic
• Provide mill certificates showing unbleached status; bleaching would shift to 5310.20.00
• Check weight per square meter to ensure it doesn't qualify for exclusions in related notes, preventing duty disputes