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U.S. imports of jute & bast fiber packing sacks and bags (SITC 65811) totaled $897K in April 2026, traded with 22 countries.
Importers of Jute & Bast Fiber Packing Sacks and Bags paid $96K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $893K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Jute & Bast Fiber Packing Sacks and Bags imports of $897K in April 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $687K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWoven from jute or other textile bast fibers such as kenaf or flax, these industrial packing sacks are a staple of bulk commodity logistics — commonly used for coffee, grains, and agricultural produce. Jute bags are biodegradable and favored in markets with sustainability mandates, distinguishing them from synthetic alternatives. Classification hinges on fiber composition, as jute and other bast fibers each carry distinct duty treatment under the US tariff schedule.
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Jute (Corchorus species) is the most common bast fiber, but kenaf, flax, and ramie also qualify as textile bast fibers. If the bag is made predominantly of jute, it falls squarely under this heading; bags of other bast fibers may require fiber-content documentation to confirm classification. A licensed customs broker can help verify the correct tariff line based on the supplier's material certification.
Importers should verify whether antidumping or countervailing duty orders apply to jute bags from specific origins, as trade-remedy coverage can change. CBP's ADCVD search tool and consultation with a customs broker are the recommended steps before entry.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH | $720K | -- | -$720K |
| CHINA | $93K | -- | -$93K |
| INDIA | $69K | $15K | -$54K |
| MEXICO | -- | $68K | +$68K |
| CANADA | -- | $39K | +$39K |
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