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Polypropylene Kite String

Lightweight polypropylene string under 4.8 mm for flying kites and recreational flying toys. Not plaited, with high wind resistance. HTS 5607.49.1500 for 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.

9503.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 44.5%

If imported as part of complete kite toy set

End-use as toy component in set classifies under Chapter 95.

5607.49.25.00Lower: 42.8% vs 44.5%

If thicker diameter over 4.8 mm

Tariff subheading splits by diameter measurement.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 44.5%

If plastic core sheathed visibly with rubber

Chapter 39 if rubber/plastics sheathing dominates per exclusion notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include safety data sheets for recreational use compliance

• Package with kite components separately to avoid set rulings

• Measure diameter precisely; toy imports scrutinized for fiber specs

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