Polyethylene Arborist Climbing Rope from China
High-strength polyethylene rope for tree climbing and rigging in arboriculture. Classified in HTS 5607.49.3000 as other polypropylene/ polyethylene ropes, not plaited.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Mandate ANSI Z133 compliance docs for arborist gear clearance
• Differentiate from kernmantle climbing ropes which may go to 5607.90
• Test for abrasion resistance to support 'rope' over 'cord' status