Coir Horticultural Tie Yarn from Japan
Flexible coir yarn on spools for greenhouse plant training and tying. As coir yarn from vegetable fibers, dutiable under HTS 5308.10.00.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Phytosanitary certificates mandatory for greenhouse/agricultural destinations
• Spool size declarations prevent misclassification as rope
• Biodegradability testing supports agricultural exemption claims