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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If diameter is 4.8 mm or greater
Diameter threshold determines subheading within non-braided polyethylene/polypropylene twine.
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.
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
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