Polyester Artificial Straw from China
Polyester strips designed as artificial straw for hat braiding, 3 mm wide and 80 decitex. Fits HTS 5405.00.60.00 for 'artificial straw' of artificial textile materials with width ≤5 mm. Used in millinery excluding fabric weaves per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label as 'artificial straw' with width specs on invoices to match HTS description
• Avoid bundling with woven products to prevent set classification issues