Jute Burlap Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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