Dried Palm Fronds

Dried fronds from palm trees used in decorations or thatching. HTS 1404.90.90.90 covers these as other vegetable products not specified for plaiting or textiles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1401.90.40.00Higher: 38.2% vs 25%

If bleached, split, or prepared for plaiting

Chapter notes include processed bamboos and similar in 1401 for plaiting.

4602.12Lower: 16.6% vs 25%

If made into plaited articles like mats

Plaited palm products become manufactured goods in Chapter 46.

0604Lower: 17% vs 25%

If fresh for ornamental foliage

Fresh vegetable foliages are horticultural products under Chapter 6.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Phytosanitary certificates mandatory for palm materials to prevent pest introduction

Specify not split for weaving to maintain 1404 classification

Avoid dyeing if claiming nonflammable treatments under 1401

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