Polypropylene Wide Strip Twine from Canada
Heavy-duty twine made from wide nonfibrillated polypropylene strip, used for bundling and securing agricultural products. It falls under HTS 5607.49.10.00 as it is constructed from polyethylene or polypropylene wide nonfibrillated strip, not plaited or braided. The strip form provides strength for heavy-duty applications without fibrillation.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the strip width and nonfibrillated structure meets HTS definition to avoid reclassification to 5607.49.20
• Provide lab tests confirming polyethylene or polypropylene composition and no visible impregnation per chapter notes
• Declare exact dimensions and knot strength to comply with customs valuation for agricultural binding twine