Dyed Raffia Fibers from Japan
Fibers from raffia palm leaves, dyed in various colors and primarily used for plaiting hats, bags, and decorative braids, are vegetable materials primarily used for plaiting. Raffia is explicitly listed in heading 14.01, and dyeing is permitted under the chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Classify the raffia fibers as plaiting materials, not as textile fibres, to avoid exclusion under Section XI
• Provide documentation of the dyeing process to confirm it is for decorative purposes
• Check if the raffia is subject to any plant health import requirements