Polypropylene Garden Tie Wire from Germany
A strong, flexible monofilament polypropylene thread used for tying plants in gardens and nurseries. It falls under HTS 5404.12.90.00 as it is synthetic monofilament of polypropylene with 67 decitex or more and no cross-sectional dimension exceeding 1 mm. This classification applies to other monofilaments not specified elsewhere in the heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify monofilament dimensions (≥67 dtex, ≤1 mm cross-section) with lab testing to confirm HTS 5404.12.90.00 classification
• Provide manufacturer specs on decitex and polypropylene composition to avoid misclassification as finer yarns