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Polyester Raffia Woven Cloth

Woven fabric from flat polyester raffia strips used in bag and basket weaving. Classified under HTS 5407.20.00.00 for synthetic strip yarns meeting heading 5404 definitions. It features a plain weave suitable for handicrafts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.52Lower: 21.3% vs 37.5%

If from textured polyester filament, not strip

Textured filament fabrics use standard yarns, excluding strip or heading 5404 materials.

4602.90.00.00Higher: 41% vs 37.5%

If further processed into plaiting material

Plaiting articles from vegetable or synthetic strips move to Chapter 46.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 37.5%

If extruded plastic strips, not filament yarn

Pure plastic strips without textile properties classify as other plastic articles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Document yarn count and strip dimensions to comply with chapter 54 weave definitions

• Label as 'woven strip fabric' not 'tape' to prevent confusion with Chapter 39 products