Nylon Artificial Raffia Straw from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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