Artificial Raffia Strip
Synthetic polypropylene strips mimicking natural raffia, with an apparent width of 4 mm, used for weaving hats and baskets. These strips are classified under tariff item 5405.00.00 as artificial textile strips with a thin profile under 5 mm.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the strips are woven into finished hats
Hats and headgear are classified in Chapter 65.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the polypropylene strips are of textile material, not plastic, and meet the decitex requirement
• Provide width measurements to confirm they are under 5 mm
• If the strips are used in finished hats, classification may shift to Chapter 65
Related Products under Tariff item 5405.00.00
Acetate Artificial Raffia
Cellulose acetate strips, with an apparent width of 4.8 mm and a linear density of 75 decitex, used for weaving mats and bags. These strips fall under tariff item 5405.00.00 as artificial straw-like strips not exceeding 5 mm in width.
Acrylic Artificial Weed Trimmer Line
A single acrylic-based artificial monofilament designed for weed trimmer heads, with a linear density of 67 decitex or more and a cross-sectional dimension not exceeding 1 mm. This product falls under tariff item 5405.00.00 as it is an artificial monofilament meeting the dimensional specifications of Chapter 54.
Artificial Nylon Fishing Line Monofilament
A single strand of artificial nylon monofilament used for fishing lines, with a thickness of 67 decitex or more and no cross-sectional dimension exceeding 1 mm. It qualifies under tariff item 5405.00.00 as an artificial monofilament meeting the precise dimensional criteria of Chapter 54.
Artificial Raffia Monofilament Strip
Flat artificial textile raffia strips, with an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm and a linear density of 67 decitex or more, used for crafting and packaging. These strips fall under tariff item 5405.00.00 as 'strip and the like' of artificial textile materials, similar to artificial straw.
Artificial Silk-Like Decorative Monofilament
Regenerated cellulose monofilament mimicking silk sheen, with a linear density of 67 decitex or more and a cross-section under 1 mm, used for holiday decorations. This artificial monofilament is classified under tariff item 5405.00.00 as it meets the dimensional and material criteria of Chapter 54.
Artificial Straw-Like Strip for Weaving
Flat artificial textile strips resembling straw, with an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm and a linear density of 67 decitex or more, used in basketry and decorative weaving. These strips meet the criteria for 'strip and the like' of artificial materials under tariff item 5405.00.00.