Kapok Vegetable Fiber from Japan
Kapok fiber is the seed pod fiber from Ceiba pentandra, raw and unspun, typically used for stuffing but textile-eligible. Tariff item 5305.00.00 includes kapok as an 'other vegetable textile fiber' not elsewhere specified, in raw or processed form.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the kapok is unspun and not treated with any substances that could change classification
• Have documentation showing the fiber's origin (Ceiba pentandra)
• Check if the fiber requires any special handling or permits due to its plant origin