4601.94.40.00/Straw Plait Bands/Japan

Straw Plait Bands from Japan

Narrow bands or strips of plaited straw, bound parallel for hat-making or decorative use. HTS 4601.94.40.00 covers such other vegetable plaits in strip form, not assembled into headgear (excluded to Chapter 65). Meets definition of plaiting materials like straw in chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

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
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Import Tips

• Explicitly state 'not for headgear assembly' in invoices to dodge Chapter 65

• Test for gluten content if wheat straw; may need FDA food-contact certs

• Store dry to prevent splintering, a common damage claim issue

Straw Plait Bands from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4601.94.40.00