Banana Fiber Weaving Yarn from Japan
Yarn spun from Abaca/banana plant stem fibers for handloom weaving. HTS 5308.90.90.00 for this other vegetable fiber yarn used in traditional textiles.
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
• Differentiate stem vs. leaf fiber processing; artisan origin certificates aid GSP claims; test twist for yarn vs. twine