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Polypropylene Staple for Roping Twine from China

Processed coarse polypropylene staple fibers, 18 denier, 150 mm length, carded for spinning into baler twine and ropes. Under HTS 5506.40.00.00 as polypropylene staple fibers otherwise processed for spinning. Essential for agriculture and packaging.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.5%

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

Coarse denier (>15) common; measure to confirm vs. filament (5404)

UV stabilizer content declaration for outdoor use claims

Bale labeling must include micronaire or fineness values