Polyester Artificial Straw
Polyester strips designed as artificial straw for hat braiding, 3 mm wide and 80 decitex. These strips are classified under tariff item 5405.00.00 as 'artificial straw' of artificial textile materials with a width not exceeding 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 straw is braided into a finished hat
Hats and headgear are classified in Chapter 65.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the polyester is a synthetic filament, not a strip of plastic
• Provide width and decitex specifications to support classification
• If the straw is used in hat making, ensure it is not part of a finished hat, which would fall under Chapter 65
Related Products under Tariff item 5405.00.00
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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
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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 Raffia Strip
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Artificial Silk-Like Decorative Monofilament
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