Polyester Artificial Straw from Japan
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 — 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
• Label as 'artificial straw' with width specs on invoices to match HTS description
• Avoid bundling with woven products to prevent set classification issues