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Agave Sisal Rope for Marine Use

Braided sisal rope made from Agave fibers, designed for marine applications such as docking lines and fishing net support. Its buoyancy and UV resistance make it suitable for saltwater environments, and it falls under this tariff item as twine, cordage, or rope of man-made filaments, specifically of a circumference not exceeding 38 mm, intended for commercial fishing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5607.29.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If the rope is not intended for commercial fishing or marine plant harvesting

This alternative covers other sisal cordage not meeting the specific end-use requirement.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the rope's circumference is 38 mm or less and document its intended use in commercial fishing to claim this tariff item

• Keep records of the fiber composition (sisal) and end-use declarations for CBSA verification