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Polypropylene Hay Baler Twine

High-strength polypropylene twine designed specifically for baling hay and straw in agricultural machinery. It measures approximately 130 meters per kilogram with a tensile strength suited for automatic balers. Classified under HTS 5607.41.3000 as other binder or baler twine of polypropylene, excluding specialized salmon gill netting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4%+37.5%41.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4%+10.0%14%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4%+10.0%14%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5607.49Lower: 16.1% vs 41.5%

If length exceeds 130 meters per kilogram

Shorter, higher-denier twine for manual baling falls under 'other' polypropylene twine, not specifically binder/baler.

5607.90Lower: 18.8% vs 41.5%

If made primarily of polyester fibers

Material composition changes heading from polyethylene/polypropylene to other synthetic fibers.

3917.39.00Lower: 40.6% vs 41.5%

If heavily impregnated with visible plastic coating

Per Chapter 56 notes, if impregnation/coating is naked-eye visible, it shifts to plastics chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify tensile strength and length per kg to confirm classification as baler twine; agricultural use documentation helps avoid reclassification

β€’ Ensure labeling specifies polypropylene content over 85% to meet Chapter 56 material requirements

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