Abaca Leaf Fiber Mat from Germany
Handcrafted mat from abaca (Manila hemp) leaf fibers braided and pressed flat for entryways. Under HTS 5705.00.20.90 as 'other' textile floor covering with vegetable fiber exposed surface per definition. Lightweight and durable.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• APHIS permit for abaca; declare as processed fiber not raw
• Backing material declaration critical; textile face must predominate