Sisal Twine for Gardening

Natural sisal twine made from fibers of the Agave sisalana plant, used for tying plants, bundling vegetables, and securing garden stakes. It falls under HTS 5607.29.00.00 as twine of sisal, a textile fiber from the genus Agave, not plaited or braided beyond basic twisting. The uncoated, biodegradable nature makes it ideal for eco-friendly horticultural applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.6%+35.0%38.6%
🇲🇽Mexico3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇨🇦Canada3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇩🇪Germany3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇯🇵Japan3.6%+10.0%13.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

5607.90.10.00Lower: 35% vs 38.6%

If blended with other vegetable fibers like jute or hemp

Mixtures not exclusively of Agave fibers fall under 'other' vegetable fiber twines.

4602.90.00.00Lower: 38.5% vs 38.6%

If made from henequen, another Agave species, in plaited form

Plaited or braided Agave fiber products may classify under basketware materials.

5608Lower: 15% vs 38.6%

If for industrial knitting or machine-twisted yarns

Finer yarns or those twisted for knitting shift to knotting yarns heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber origin certification to confirm sisal from Agave genus, avoiding reclassification to synthetic fibers

Provide detailed invoices specifying twist construction and uncoated status to prevent scrutiny under coated headings