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Polypropylene Craft Twine

Fine polypropylene twine under 4.8 mm for arts, crafts, macrame, and DIY projects, sold in assorted colors. Not braided, providing smooth texture for knotting. HTS 5607.49.1500 covers this other small-diameter PP twine.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+37.5%44.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5607.49.25.00Lower: 42.8% vs 44.5%

If diameter 4.8 mm or larger

Size-based subdivision in the tariff for non-braided twine.

5903.90.10.00Lower: 40.2% vs 44.5%

If textile fabric coated with visible plastics used in craft

Chapter note excludes heavily coated items to Chapter 59 if coating visible.

4811Lower: 12.5% vs 44.5%

If paper-wrapped for retail sale as craft cord

Added paper covering for retail may classify as paper product under Chapter 48.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Colorants must not alter visible coating per Chapter 56 notes; declare dye composition

• Retail-packed spools help prove consumer end-use vs industrial

• Test for diameter consistency across batches to prevent sampling disputes