Artificial Raffia Monofilament Strip from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)