Jute Burlap Fabric from Japan
A coarse, plain weave fabric made entirely from jute fibers, typically used for sacking and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5310.90.00.00 as a woven fabric of jute (a textile bast fiber from heading 5303), not specifically provided for elsewhere in heading 5310. The open weave and natural jute composition distinguish it from finer or specialized bast fiber weaves.
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 jute purity via lab tests as blends over 50% jute may shift to cotton headings; obtain phytosanitary certificates for agricultural origins; declare weave type and weight to avoid misclassification as narrow fabric