Coir Fiber Textile Hose from Japan
Coir (coconut husk fiber) textile hose for drainage and irrigation, braided into tubular form with optional armor. Classified in HTS 5909.00.10.00 for vegetable fiber hosepiping, valued for its coarse strength and water resistance. Suitable for marine and farm applications.
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
• Conduct fiber content verification to exclude animal or man-made fibers exceeding trace amounts
• Specify if lined with other materials in entry docs, but ensure textile remains the essential character
• Comply with agricultural import regs for coir products to prevent quarantine issues