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Sisal Plait Cord Strips from Germany

Assembled plait strips mimicking cord from sisal leaves, for rope-like crafts. Under HTS 4601.94.05.00 as plaits of other vegetable materials, excluding true cordage. Durable for heavy weaving.

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

• Explicitly state 'plaited, not twisted' to avoid 5607 cordage

• Test tensile strength if questioned on plait integrity