Artificial Straw-Like Strip for Weaving from Japan
Flat artificial textile strips resembling straw, with apparent width ≤5 mm and 67+ decitex, used in basketry and decorative weaving. Meets HTS 5405.00.30.00 criteria for 'strip and the like' of artificial materials in Chapter 54.
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
• Measure apparent width precisely (≤5 mm) with photos/samples for customs; exceeds limit shifts classification
• Label as 'artificial textile strip' not 'plastic raffia' to stay in Chapter 54