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Polyethylene Packaging Twine from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44.5%

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

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