Raffia Craft Yarn
Split and twisted raffia palm leaf yarn for basketry, hats, and decorative crafts. Covered by HTS 5308.90.90.00 as yarn from other vegetable fibers (Rapfia spp.), processed beyond raw strips.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unspun raffia strips/fibers
Unprocessed vegetable materials for plaiting remain in Chapter 14, not spun yarns.
If made into plaiting articles
Once formed into mats or baskets, raffia products shift to Chapter 46 basketry.
If multiple or cabled ply yarn
Statistical breakouts exist for specific yarn constructions within the 'other' category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish spun yarn from untwisted raffia strips via photos/samples; comply with plant quarantine certificates; avoid retail packaging that suggests Chapter 56 twine
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