Unbleached Sunn Hemp Woven Cloth from China
Woven unbleached fabric from sunn hemp bast fibers, used in rope backing and agricultural sacks. HTS 5310.10.00 covers unbleached weaves of other bast fibers like sunn (5303.90), plain weave not combed or napped per notes. Coarse and durable for industrial use.
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
• Include fiber origin certificates proving sunn hemp as bast under 5303
• Specify 'not napped' in specs to avoid confusion with fuzzy finishes in note (f)
• For industrial rolls, ensure commercial invoice details end-use to prevent retail set reclassification