Dried Istle Fibers for Industrial Brushes from Germany
Sun-dried istle fibers optimized for industrial floor scrubbers and heavy-duty brushes. These vegetable materials provide superior stiffness without breaking down. HTS 1404.90.30.00 designates istle for such broom and brush uses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain APHIS import permit for unprocessed plant materials entering the US
• Specify 'not twisted into rope' on commercial invoice to stay in 1404 vs. rope classifications
• Batch test for length uniformity, as short fibers risk reclassification as waste under 1404.90.90