Coir Fiber from Coconut Husks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
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