5405.00.30.00/Artificial Raffia Monofilament Strip/Japan

Artificial Raffia Monofilament Strip from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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)