Raffia Woven Hosepiping from China
Lightweight hosepiping woven from raffia palm fibers, used in landscaping and low-pressure fluid transfer. Falls under HTS 5909.00.10.00 as vegetable fiber textile tubing, with natural flexibility and biodegradability. Often includes minimal accessories like couplings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use HTS advisory rulings for borderline cases with synthetic linings to confirm vegetable fiber dominance
• Maintain records of manufacturing process showing tubular formation from textile fabrics
• Beware of moisture damage in transit; declare accurately to avoid undervaluation penalties