Polyester Kite Tail Ribbon Strip from Japan
Narrow polyester strip (artificial ribbon-like straw) <5 mm wide, 67+ decitex for kite tails. HTS 5404.19.80.40 covers polyester strips and the like. Adds stability and visual appeal to stunt kites.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Measure strip width accurately; wider than 5 mm reclassifies
• Avoid colorful retail packaging that suggests toy set
• Declare weather resistance for accurate duty assessment