Coir Fiber from Coconut Husks from Germany
Coarse fiber extracted from coconut (Cocos nucifera) husks, raw or water-retted but unspun, used for mats, brushes, and erosion control. HTS 5305.00.00.00 covers coconut fibers as vegetable textile fibers NES, not processed for spinning.
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
• Specify extraction method (wet vs dry) in invoices as it affects perceived processing level
• Include fumigation certificates for organic agricultural products to clear USDA inspections
• Watch for contamination with husks that could trigger agricultural waste classifications