Polypropylene Baler Twine from Japan
Thin polypropylene twine designed for baling hay, straw, and agricultural crops, measuring under 4.8 mm in diameter. It is not braided or plaited, providing high tensile strength for securing bales during harvesting. Classified under HTS 5607.49.1500 due to its polyethylene or polypropylene composition and small diameter.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify diameter measurement under 4.8 mm with calipers and include test reports in documentation to avoid reclassification
• Ensure country-of-origin labeling complies with agricultural import rules; common pitfall is misstating polypropylene content
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates if twine contacts crops to prevent quarantine issues