Polypropylene Artificial Raffia Straw from China
Synthetic strip resembling natural raffia, made from polypropylene monofilament for weaving hats and baskets. Falls under HTS 5404.12.90.00 as 'strip and the like' of synthetic textiles with apparent width ≤5 mm, ≥67 dtex, and ≤1 mm thickness. Used in craft and decorative applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Measure apparent width precisely (≤5 mm) and provide photos/specs for strip classification
• Declare as unfinished material for braiding to avoid 'made-up article' duties