1404.90.40.00/Piassava Fibers from Attalea funifera/Germany

Piassava Fibers from Attalea funifera from Germany

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 — 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

• 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