Nylon Artificial Raffia Straw
Narrow strips of nylon resembling natural raffia straw, with an apparent width of 3 mm, used for weaving hats and baskets. Classified under HTS 5404.90.00.00 as 'strip and the like (e.g., artificial straw)' of synthetic textile materials not exceeding 5 mm width. This catches synthetic imitations of natural straw not elsewhere specified.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If woven into fabric
Once woven into polyester/cotton fabric exceeding certain specs, it moves to Chapter 54 woven fabrics like 5407.
If of natural vegetable fibers
True raffia from vegetable materials is in Chapter 46 plaiting materials, not synthetics.
If classified as plastic sheeting
Wider plastic strips or non-textile profiles go to Chapter 39 as other plastic articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure apparent width precisely (under 5 mm) and provide weave samples to distinguish from wider strips in other headings
• Declare textile composition accurately; blends over certain thresholds may shift to woven fabric headings
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