True Hemp Coarse Twine Yarn from China
Heavy-duty, low-twist true hemp yarn used for twine production and macramé projects. Falls under HTS 5308.20.00.00 as it is yarn of true hemp, a vegetable textile fiber, without exceeding chapter exclusions for mixed weaves or fibers. Its rustic texture suits agricultural and decorative 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
• Provide twist and denier specs in entry docs to distinguish from rope under Chapter 56; comply with USDA APHIS rules for hemp fiber imports; bundle in commercial quantities to avoid 'retail set' reclassification