Unbleached Sisal Bast Weave from China
Woven unbleached fabric from sisal bast fibers, coarse for mats and cordage backing. HTS 5310.10.00 as other unbleached bast (5303.90), plain weave not combed. Durable for agricultural and flooring uses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Differentiate sisal leaves from fiber; only processed fiber weaves qualify
• Invoice must state 'woven fabric' not 'yarn' to avoid 5303/5308
• Test for uncombed status per note (g) if fibers appear unprocessed