Polypropylene Bulk Spool Cordage from Japan
Industrial polypropylene cord on large spools for factory tying and bundling operations. HTS 5607.49.3000 covers this as other polyethylene/polypropylene cordage.
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
• Import in industrial packaging to claim manufacturing use and avoid retail duties
• Provide extrusion process details to confirm textile vs plastic status
• Monitor for minimum diameter; sub-1mm may be yarn under Chapter 54