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Polyester Artificial Straw from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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