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Polyethylene Packaging Twine from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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