Raffia Packaging Twine
Natural raffia palm fiber twine used for tying produce boxes and gift wrapping. Classified in HTS 5609.00.20.00 for vegetable fiber twine, except cotton, NESOI.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If plaited from raffia strips
Plaited vegetable plaiting materials classify in Chapter 46.
If made from cotton instead of raffia
Cotton twine specifically excluded and covered in separate subheading.
If coated with visible plastic layer
Impregnated paper/plastic hybrids move to Chapter 48 or 39 per notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for raffia purity as palm leaf fibers; blends over 15% synthetic may shift headings
• Provide photos of twist construction to customs for twine vs. yarn verification
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