Abaca Paper Twine Yarn from Japan
Heavy-duty abaca paper yarn used as twine base for packaging. Classified in HTS 5308.90.10.00 for its paper yarn structure from manila vegetable fibers, separate from bast fiber yarns.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for moisture content (<10%) to prevent mold claims during ocean transit
• Use ISPM-15 certified pallets for wood packaging when shipping in cones
• Declare if cores are plastic vs paper; affects waste classification