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Bast Fiber Bulk Twine

Industrial bulk rolls of mixed jute and hemp bast twine for machine tying in factories. The twine is uncoated, unbraided, and not put up for retail sale, falling under this tariff item for other cordage of textile bast fibres with a circumference not exceeding 25.4 mm.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%—10%
🇲🇽Mexico10%—10%
🇺🇸United States10%—10%
🇩🇪Germany10%—10%
🇯🇵Japan10%—10%

Alternative Classifications

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

5607.90.90Same rate: 10%

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the twine's circumference is 25.4 mm or less; larger sizes may fall under a different item

• Provide a detailed fibre breakdown (jute vs. hemp) to support classification

• Ensure the twine is not treated with any coating that could be seen with the naked eye

Related Products under Tariff item 5607.90.20

Abaca Twine for Crafts

Abaca twine for crafts, a fine 2-ply cord made from abaca (Manila hemp) bast fibres, used in artisanal weaving and paper-making. It is uncoated, unbraided, and not put up for retail sale, qualifying as other cordage of textile bast fibres under this tariff item.

Flax Linen Cordage

Flax linen cordage, twined for bookbinding, upholstery tacking, and nautical uses. Made from flax bast fibres, it is uncoated and unbraided, with a circumference not exceeding 25.4 mm, qualifying under this tariff item for other cordage of textile bast fibres.

Hemp Cordage Rope

Hemp cordage rope, a strong natural rope for maritime mooring, farming, and heavy-duty bundling. It is unbraided, uncoated, and made from hemp bast fibres, with a circumference not exceeding 25.4 mm, falling under this tariff item for other cordage of textile bast fibres.

Jute Bale Packing Twine

Jute bale packing twine, a heavy-duty 4-ply twine for securing hay bales, cotton bales, and agricultural products. It is uncoated, unbraided, and made from jute bast fibres, with a circumference not exceeding 25.4 mm, qualifying under this tariff item.

Jute Gardening Tie Cord

Jute gardening tie cord, a soft-lay cord for training plants, tying vines, and garden bundling. It is uncoated, unbraided, and made from jute bast fibres, with a circumference not exceeding 25.4 mm, falling under this tariff item for other cordage of textile bast fibres.

Jute Macramé Cord

Jute macramé cord, a natural 6mm cord for macramé art, wall hangings, and decorative knotting. It is unbraided, uncoated, and made from jute bast fibres, with a circumference not exceeding 25.4 mm, qualifying under this tariff item.