Abaca Millinery Crown Braid from Japan
This is an ornamental abaca braid in the piece used for crowning and edging custom hats and fascinators. It is unembroidered and made of abaca, a vegetable textile fibre, and is not knitted or crocheted. It falls under tariff item 5808.10.00 as a braid in the piece.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the braid is in continuous piece form, not cut to size, to qualify as 'in the piece'
• Document the abaca fibre content and ornamental use for CBSA
• Avoid any plastic or rubber coating that would shift classification to Chapter 39 or 40