Jute Burlap Fabric from Japan
A plain weave fabric made entirely from jute fibers, typically used for sacks, bags, and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5311.00.40 as a woven fabric of other vegetable textile fibers (jute), not specifically provided for elsewhere in the chapter. The coarse texture and natural fiber composition distinguish it from finer cotton or man-made fabrics.
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 fiber content is 100% jute via lab testing to avoid reclassification to synthetic blends
• Provide mill certificates confirming no chemical treatments that could shift it to Chapter 59
• Declare accurate weight per square meter to distinguish from lighter heading 5311 subheadings