Polyethylene Arborist Climbing Rope from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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