Agave Lechuguilla Baler Cord from China
Twine or cord from lechuguilla (Agave lechuguilla) fibers for baling straw and hay in arid farming regions. HTS 5607.21.00.00 classification due to its Agave origin and baler twine function. Provides excellent abrasion resistance.
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
• Document regional origin (e.g
• Mexico) as lechuguilla is specific to avoid generic fiber disputes
• Test for diameter under 3 mm to stay in twine vs rope categories
• Avoid common pitfall of mixing with poly twine in shipments, requiring separate HTS declarations