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Sisal Fiber Bale Bags from Japan

Woven sisal bags for baling scrap metal, rubber, or waste materials in recycling operations. Other textile materials like sisal (agave fiber) qualify under HTS 6305.90.00.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify vegetable fiber purity to prevent blending disputes with synthetics

• Declare breaking strength for industrial baling applications

• Ship in bulk to align with 'packing of goods' commercial purpose