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Artificial Nylon Raffia Strip

Flat nylon polyamide strips mimicking raffia for weaving hats/bags, apparent width <5mm, thickness <1mm. Classifies HTS 5404.19.80.20 as synthetic textile strip of polyamides. Per hierarchy for monofil/strip materials.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.9%+37.5%44.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇨🇦Canada6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3916.90.50Lower: 43.3% vs 44.4%

If apparent width >5mm

Wider polyamide strips as plastic profiles outside textile strip scope.

5407.52Lower: 27.4% vs 44.4%

If woven into raffia fabric

Woven polyester-like strips become 5407 fabrics.

4602.90.00Lower: 41% vs 44.4%

If assembled into basketware

Finished plaiting materials/products in Chapter 46.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Measure apparent width precisely <5mm and cross-section ≤1mm per HTS strip definition

• Declare as textile strip, not plastic film, with polyamide composition cert

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