5307.20.00.00/Folded Sisal Bale Twine/Japan

Folded Sisal Bale Twine from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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