1404.90.30.00/Mexican Istle Fiber Bundles/Germany

Mexican Istle Fiber Bundles from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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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