Nylon Artificial Raffia Straw from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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