Raffia Decorative Trim Ribbon
Raffia decorative trim ribbon is a handwoven narrow fabric made from raffia, a vegetable fibre, measuring 2 cm in width with finished edges. It is used for craft and apparel trimming, and its narrow woven structure from a non-cotton vegetable fibre qualifies it for tariff item 5806.39.00.
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 product is plaited or woven in a way that makes it basketware
Plaited raffia products are classified in Chapter 46, not as woven fabrics.
If the ribbon is made of cotton
Cotton narrow woven fabrics are classified separately.
If the ribbon is an ornamental trimming
Ornamental trimmings are classified in heading 58.08.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the ribbon is under 30 cm wide and has finished edges, as the CBSA requires this for narrow woven fabric classification
• Describe the product as a woven fabric of raffia, not as a plait or basketware, to avoid misclassification under Chapter 46
• If the ribbon is sold in retail packs, confirm whether the packaging affects the classification
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