Jute Twine for Crafts from Germany
Natural jute twine made from twisted strands of vegetable fibers, used for arts, crafts, and packaging. Classified under HTS 5609.00.20.00 as twine of vegetable fibers other than cotton, not specified elsewhere in the tariff schedule.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content is 100% vegetable (e.g
• jute) excluding cotton via lab tests to confirm classification
• Provide supplier invoices detailing twist construction and diameter to avoid misclassification as yarn