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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Differentiate stem vs. leaf fiber processing; artisan origin certificates aid GSP claims; test twist for yarn vs. twine