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Raffia Leaf Mat Roll

Rolled matting from plaited raffia strips obtained from broad leaves, used for wall hangings or table underlays. HTS 4601.29.90.00 applies to this other vegetable plaiting product in sheet form, per chapter note on leaf strips. It's unfinished for versatile applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina8%+37.5%45.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico8%+10.0%18%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada8%+10.0%18%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4601.99.90Lower: 40.8% vs 45.5%

If of non-vegetable plaiting materials like paper

Only vegetable materials stay in 4601.29; paper plaits go to 4601.99 other.

5607.50Lower: 16.1% vs 45.5%

If twisted into cordage

Chapter 46 excludes twine or cordage, moving plaited ropes to 5607.

6307.90.98Lower: 27% vs 45.5%

If made up as finished textile articles

Completed mats resembling other made-up textile articles shift to Chapter 63.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code โ€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Declare exact leaf origin; raffia must match plaiting material specs to avoid Chapter 14 exclusions

โ€ข Package as rolls to emphasize unfinished sheet form