Jute Garden Twine from China
Natural jute fiber twine for tying plants, tomatoes, and garden stakes, biodegradable and rustic appearance. HTS 5607.90.90.00 covers it as other cordage neither of synthetic fibers nor binder/plaited types excluded earlier. Vegetable fiber composition places it in the residual 'other' provision.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify jute origin to claim preferential duties; test for purity to avoid synthetic blends
• Avoid pitfall of bulk vs retail packaging affecting value declarations