Raffia Plait Strips for Hats from China
Strips of plaited raffia palm leaves, assembled loosely for hat braiding. HTS 4601.94.05.00 covers these as plaits from other vegetable materials (raffia strips from broad leaves), prior to headgear assembly. Key material for millinery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.7%
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
• Label fiber source as raffia to align with chapter note on strips from broad leaves
• Prevent confusion with yarn by documenting as unspun plaiting form
• Store dry to avoid mold issues during customs inspection