Artificial Raffia Strip from China
Synthetic polypropylene strips mimicking natural raffia, with apparent width of 4 mm, used for weaving hats and baskets. Classified under HTS 5405.00.60.00 as artificial textile strip for its thin profile under 5 mm and filament-like structure from artificial materials. Exceeds 67 decitex, no cross-section over 1 mm.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify decitex and width measurements with lab tests to confirm classification under 5405.00.60.00
• Provide material composition certificates proving artificial textile origin to avoid reclassification