Tampico Fibers from Agave stricta from Germany
Natural Tampico fibers from Agave stricta, in bundles for stiff scrubbing brushes. HTS 1404.90.40.00 includes these as istle-type materials primarily for brooms and brushes.
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
• Grade fibers by stiffness and color for consistent valuation
• Comply with APHIS import permits for agave materials
• Avoid dyeing which could shift to heading 1401 exclusions