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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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