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1404.90.30.00/Dried Istle Fibers for Industrial Brushes/Japan

Dried Istle Fibers for Industrial Brushes from Japan

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 — 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%
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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

Dried Istle Fibers for Industrial Brushes from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1404.90.30.00