Artificial Raffia Monofilament Strip from China
Flat artificial textile raffia strips ≤5 mm wide, 67+ decitex, for crafting and packaging. Directly matches HTS 5405.00.30.00 description for artificial strips like straw.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use calipers for width verification (≤5 mm); slight exceedance moves to other headings
• Certify artificial vs. natural raffia origin to avoid Chapter 14 vegetable plaiting materials
• Package as continuous strip, not chopped fibers (which become 5504 artificial staple)