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%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

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

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 42%

If imported as part of complete kite toy set

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

5607.49.25.00Lower: 40.3% vs 42%

If thicker diameter over 4.8 mm

Tariff subheading splits by diameter measurement.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 42%

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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