Acetate Artificial Raffia from Mexico
Cellulose acetate strips, 4.8 mm apparent width, 75 decitex for weaving mats and bags. HTS 5405.00.60.00 covers such artificial straw-like strips ≤5 mm. Excludes selvage per statistical notes, focused on raw material form.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Test for twists; >472 turns/m disqualifies as 'flat' per note (b), but rare for strips
• Declare exact decitex on commercial invoice to customs brokers