Bassine Fibers from Palmyra or Date Palm from Germany
Bassine fibers, coarse petiole fibers from palmyra or date palms, bundled for heavy-duty brushes. Classified under HTS 1404.90.40.00 for broom and brush primary use.
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
• Distinguish from alfa grass (Stipa tenacissima) which may classify under 5310
• Use ventilated containers to prevent mold during ocean freight
• Provide supplier affidavits confirming broom/brush end-use