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Polyester Raffia Woven Cloth from Japan

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.

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

• 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