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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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