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Synthetic Artificial Raffia Straw Monofilament

Polypropylene strip mimicking natural raffia straw, apparent width ≤5 mm, used in weaving and crafts, 67+ decitex equivalent. HTS 5404.19.80.80 covers such other synthetic strips.

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.

4602.11Lower: 19.1% vs 44.4%

If made from natural vegetable materials

True raffia from palm fibers goes to plaiting materials in Chapter 46.

3921.90Lower: 17.3% vs 44.4%

If rigid plastic cellular strips

Cellular plastic sheets/strips classified in Chapter 39.

5407.52Lower: 27.4% vs 44.4%

If woven into craft fabric

Woven dyed synthetic fabrics under 5407.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Measure apparent width precisely; >5mm shifts out of 5404 entirely

• Provide weave samples if used in basketry to affirm monofilament status

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