Pineapple Leaf Fiber (PALF) from Japan
Pineapple leaf fiber (PALF), a stiff, hairy vegetable fiber extracted from pineapple plant leaves, used in handicrafts and composite materials. This coarse fiber is classified as vegetable hair under tariff item 1404.90.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the fiber is not decorticated or processed for textile use
• Keep records of the extraction process from pineapple leaves
• Check with CBSA if the fiber is intended for composite materials, as that may affect classification