Jute Potato Sack from China
A sturdy sack made from natural jute fibers, designed specifically for packing and transporting potatoes. It falls under HTS 6305.10.00.00 because it is a sack of jute, a textile bast fiber from heading 5303, used for packing goods like agricultural produce. The open-mouth design allows easy filling and ventilation to prevent spoilage.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the jute content meets heading 5303 requirements; provide fiber origin certificates to avoid reclassification
• Ensure sacks are of the kind used for packing goods, not retail bags, with documentation showing commercial bulk use