Polypropylene Baler Twine from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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