Artificial Nylon Raffia Strip from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Measure apparent width precisely <5mm and cross-section ≤1mm per HTS strip definition
• Declare as textile strip, not plastic film, with polyamide composition cert