Agave Sisal Hair Fiber from Japan
Unprocessed sisal fiber from agave leaves, in its hairy, leaf-extracted form for twine or stuffing. Classified as vegetable hair under HTS 1404.90.10.00 prior to decortication into clean fibers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include fiber moisture tests to prove raw state, avoiding drying process claims
• Specify 'leaf hair' vs. 'decorticated' in invoices