Folded Sisal Bale Twine from China
Multiple folded sisal yarn designed for baling hay, classified in HTS 5307.20.00.00 due to its folded construction from bast fibers (sisal) of heading 5303. Provides high tensile strength for farming applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Test for exact sisal fiber origin under heading 5303; common error is confusing with synthetic twine
• Include breaking strength certifications if marketed for agriculture to support valuation
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification by specifying yarn vs finished twine diameters