Raffia Woven Hosepiping from Germany
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 — 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
• 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