Polypropylene Craft Twine from Japan
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.
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
• 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