Mexican Istle Fiber Bundles from China

Natural istle fibers extracted from the leaves of the agave istleana plant in Mexico, bundled for easy handling and transport. These stiff, durable fibers are used primarily in the manufacture of traditional brooms and brushes due to their coarse texture and strength. Classified under HTS 1404.90.30.00 as istle, a vegetable material specifically for broom and brush making.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify origin certificates to confirm Mexican agave istleana source, as similar fibers may fall under different subheadings

Ensure bundles are free of contaminants like soil or pests to comply with USDA phytosanitary requirements for vegetable imports

Declare exact moisture content and processing level (e.g

cleaned but not twisted) to prevent reclassification as processed textile material