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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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