Abaca Leaf Fiber Mat from Japan
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 — 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%
Import Tips
• APHIS permit for abaca; declare as processed fiber not raw
• Backing material declaration critical; textile face must predominate