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Polypropylene Wide Strip Baler Twine from China

This baler twine is made from wide nonfibrillated polyethylene or polypropylene strip, designed for securing hay and straw bales in agricultural baling machines. It falls under HTS 5607.41.10.00 as binder or baler twine specifically produced from wide nonfibrillated strip material. The nonfibrillated structure provides strength and durability for heavy-duty farm use.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.2%

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

Verify the strip width and nonfibrillated structure meets HTS definitions; provide mill test reports confirming polyethylene/polypropylene composition

Ensure labeling indicates 'baler twine' use to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is insufficient documentation on strip dimensions

Check for visible impregnation/coating—if not visible to naked eye, may shift to yarn headings in Chapters 50-55