Polyethylene Vineyard Tying Twine from Japan
Special biodegradable polyethylene twine for securing grapevines and trellises in viticulture. Falls under HTS 5607.49.3000 as other agricultural twine of polyethylene.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include degradation timeline certs for 'biodegradable' claims under EPA
• Classify as ag input for potential duty exemptions in farm bills
• Avoid netting confusion; pure twine stays in 5607