Unbleached Sunn Hemp Woven Cloth from Japan
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 — 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
• 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