Raffia Packaging Twine from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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