Polypropylene Garden Twine

UV-resistant twine from polypropylene fibers for tying plants, vines, and garden structures. Falls under HTS 5607.49.3000 as other polyethylene/polypropylene twine, not plaited or for specialized uses like fishing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.6%+35.0%38.6%
🇲🇽Mexico3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇨🇦Canada3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇩🇪Germany3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇯🇵Japan3.6%+10.0%13.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5607.49.15.00Higher: 42% vs 38.6%

If braided or plaited for decorative garden use

Braided variants are explicitly separated in 5607.49.15 from simple twine in .30.

4602.11Lower: 16.6% vs 38.6%

If impregnated and presented as basketware or wickerwork material

If processed for plaiting into basketry, moves to Chapter 46 for plaiting materials.

3923.21.00Lower: 38% vs 38.6%

If cellular extruded polyethylene, not textile fiber-based

Foamed plastic extrusions are plastics under 3923, not textile cordage.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Highlight UV stabilization in specs to justify agricultural classification and duty treatment

Use HTS advisory opinions for color-dyed twine to prevent shifts to apparel trimming categories

Bundle in bulk to avoid 'retail set' classification under 5607.90 if mixed with accessories

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