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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include fiber moisture tests to prove raw state, avoiding drying process claims

Specify 'leaf hair' vs. 'decorticated' in invoices