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Polyester Artificial Wheat Straw Strip

Polyester strips imitating wheat straw, 4.8 mm wide, for decorative thatching and crafts. Under HTS 5404.90.00.00 as synthetic artificial straw ≤5 mm. Used in holiday decorations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6702.90.35.00Lower: 21.5% vs 37.5%

If for artificial flowers

Plastic artificial flowers/foliage with such strips go to Chapter 67.

4601.99.90.00Higher: 40.8% vs 37.5%

If vegetable plaiting material imitation

Natural wheat straw plaits are Chapter 46.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document flame-retardant treatments for building decoration compliance

• Width tolerance crucial; slight exceeds may reclassify