Raffia Place Mat from Japan
Woven rectangular mats made from raffia strips obtained from palm leaves, used as table setting protectors. Raffia is a plaiting material, and the mats are made directly to shape, not matching the specific basket articles, so they classify as 'Other'.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Verify the raffia is not combined with textile yarns, which could move it to Chapter 46 heading 46.01 or another chapter
• Declare the mats as 'articles of raffia' and avoid calling them textile mats
• Keep a sample to show the material is vegetable plaiting