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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)