Piassava Fibers from Attalea funifera from China
Coarse piassava fibers extracted from the leaves of Attalea funifera palm, bundled for brush and broom production. Classified in HTS 1404.90.40.00 due to primary use in stiff-bristled brushes and brooms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.3%
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
• Ensure fibers are in natural state without chemical treatment to qualify under this heading
• Declare botanical origin accurately; misidentification can lead to quarantine holds
• Check for endangered species restrictions on palm materials during import