Polyethylene Packaging Twine

Narrow polyethylene twine under 4.8 mm diameter used for bundling boxes, parcels, and general packaging in warehouses. Unplaited and unbraided for easy tying and high break strength. Fits HTS 5607.49.1500 as other polyethylene twine not braided or plaited.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

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

5607.49.25.00Lower: 40.3% vs 42%

If diameter is 4.8 mm or greater

Diameter threshold determines subheading within non-braided polyethylene/polypropylene twine.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 42%

If heavily impregnated or sheathed with plastics visible to naked eye

Excessive plastic coating may classify as plastic article per Chapter 39 notes excluding from 5607.

5608.19Lower: 15% vs 42%

If knotted into nets or made into fisherman's knots

Processed into netting structure shifts to heading 5608 for knotted netting of man-made fibers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide breaking strength test data in invoices; U.S

Customs often checks for packaging end-use claims

Avoid bundling with braided cordage in shipments to prevent mixed classification errors

Label with exact diameter and material percentage to meet HTS specificity requirements