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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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