Polypropylene Baler Twine

Heavy-duty polypropylene twine designed for baling hay, straw, and other agricultural products. It is twisted but not braided or plaited, made from polyethylene or polypropylene fibers, and falls under HTS 5607.49.2500 as other unbraided cordage not elsewhere specified.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+35.0%40.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

5607.49.30.00Lower: 38.6% vs 40.3%

If braided or plaited

Braided or plaited versions shift to the specific subheading for plaited cordage.

5608.19Lower: 15% vs 40.3%

If made into knotted netting

Once fabricated into fishing nets or similar, it becomes knotted netting under Chapter 56 heading 5608.

3926.90.99Lower: 22.8% vs 40.3%

If heavily coated with visible plastics

Thick plastic coatings visible to the naked eye may classify as plastic articles per Chapter 39 exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content is predominantly polyethylene or polypropylene via lab testing to avoid reclassification

Include supplier certificates confirming not braided/plaited construction for CBP review

Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; baler twine often scrutinized for agricultural subsidies