Sourcing jute yarn from China
Yarn of jute and other textile bast fibres of heading 5303 from China, single or plied, used for weaving hessian, carpet backing, macramé and craft, pays 0% UK duty on both lines of heading 5307, with no anti-dumping duty. Buyers check count, twist, strength, batching oil content and odour, and colour.
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0% duty
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 17 November 2026, heading 5307 covers yarn of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading 5303, single, or multiple (folded) or cabled. Both lines carried 0% on goods from China, with no anti-dumping measure.
Jute fabric is covered in our hessian and jute fabric guide, and twine and rope in our rope and twine guide; confirm the commodity code.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jute or bast fibre yarn, single | 5307 10 00 00 | 0% | None |
| Jute or bast fibre yarn, multiple or cabled | 5307 20 00 00 | 0% | None |
Specifying jute yarn
Specify count (lbs per spyndle or tex), ply and twist, strength, batching oil content and whether it is hydrocarbon-free for food-grade sacking, colour (natural, bleached or dyed), and spool or ball put-up. Consumer craft yarn needs a fibre composition label under the Textile Products (Labelling and Fibre Composition) Regulations 2012.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: 3 tonnes of 3-ply natural jute yarn under 5307 20 00 00, invoiced at £5,400 free on board, with £700 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £6,100. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £6,100, so it is £1,220. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Testing: check count, twist and strength on samples.
Oil and odour: check oil content and smell, especially for food-contact uses.
Packing: check spools or balls, lot marks and moisture. See our quality inspection guide.
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What goes wrong
Jute yarn orders fail on count, oil and odour. Count varies, mineral batching oil leaves a smell unsuitable for food sacks, and damp yarn mildews.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these materials for UK makers from small lots; see small orders.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on jute yarn from China?
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 17 November 2026, jute yarn under heading 5307 carried 0% from China.
What is hydrocarbon-free jute?
Jute processed with vegetable-based batching oil instead of mineral oil, used for food sacking.
Does craft jute yarn need a label?
Yarn sold to consumers needs a fibre composition label.
Is jute twine in heading 5307?
Twine and cordage are usually heading 5607; confirm the code from the product.