Polypropylene Hay Baler Twine from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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