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Polypropylene Bale Twine Carrier Monofilament

Synthetic polypropylene monofilament used as carrier for agricultural bale twine production, with 67 decitex or greater thickness and cross-section ≤1 mm. It is categorized in HTS 5404.19.80.80 as other monofilaments not specified elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.9%+37.5%44.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇨🇦Canada6.9%+10.0%16.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5402.33Lower: 20.5% vs 44.4%

If high-tenacity polypropylene type

High-tenacity synthetic filaments have dedicated heading 5402.

3917.39.00Lower: 40.6% vs 44.4%

If in rigid tube or profile form for machinery

Classified as plastic tubes/profiles if not qualifying as textile mono.

5407.61Lower: 27.4% vs 44.4%

If woven into agricultural fabric post-import

Finished woven fabrics of synthetics go to heading 5407.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit affidavits or test reports proving decitex measurement to prevent down-classification

• Declare intended agricultural end-use to support textile monofilament status