5609.00.20.00/Raffia Packaging Twine/Japan

Raffia Packaging Twine from Japan

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 — 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%

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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