Abaca Bag Handle Strap Fabric from Japan
Narrow woven abaca (Manila hemp) fabric, 3 cm wide, for reinforcing bag handles and straps. Classified in HTS 5806.39.20.00 as it meets narrow woven criteria for vegetable fibers other than cotton. Offers high tensile strength for accessory manufacturing.
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
• Provide weave structure diagrams to confirm it's not netted or plaited, avoiding Chapter 56/46
• Certify abaca origin; blends with synthetics may require 5806.39.90 declaration
• Avoid bulk packaging labels that suggest industrial parts under 6307