Artificial Plastic Straw for Weaving from Germany
Polypropylene strip mimicking straw, cut to 200 mm lengths, apparent width 3 mm, 200 decitex equivalent, used for basket weaving crafts. HTS 5404.12.10.00 covers such synthetic textile strips ≤5mm wide, short length, monofilament specs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Measure 'apparent width' per HTS note; strips >5mm shift to 5404.19
• Include weave test samples showing monofil construction vs. flat film