Polypropylene Hay Baler Twine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
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
• Verify tensile strength and length per kg to confirm classification as baler twine; agricultural use documentation helps avoid reclassification
• Ensure labeling specifies polypropylene content over 85% to meet Chapter 56 material requirements