Polypropylene Garden Tie Twine from China
Soft-lay twisted polypropylene twine for tying plants, vines, and garden produce without damaging stems. It qualifies for HTS 5607.49.2500 as unbraided, non-plaited cordage of polypropylene.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify UV-stabilization additives don't alter classification if not visible coating
• Bundle in retail packaging? Note if for retail sale affects value declaration
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'string' under 5607.29 if cotton-blended