Unbleached Kenaf Bast Fabric

Plain weave fabric from unbleached kenaf fibers, a bast fiber similar to jute, used for eco-friendly bags and paper alternatives. Falls under HTS 5310.10.00 as unbleached woven fabric of other textile bast fibers (kenaf from 5303.90). Excludes selvage per Chapter notes, plain weave without napping.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5303.90.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as loose kenaf fibers

Raw or processed bast fibers before weaving are under heading 5303.

5310.90.00Same rate: 35%

If of mixed bast fibers including kenaf and jute

Mixtures of different bast fibers classify under the mixed subheading.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into paper-like sheets

Kenaf sheets resembling paper shift to Chapter 48 if primarily cellulosic pulp.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify kenaf as 'other bast fiber' with botanical tests to distinguish from jute

Declare exact weave type; combinations must be exclusively plain per note (a)

Watch for weight limits; over 200 g/m² may trigger sheeting exclusions if square construction

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