Polypropylene Garden Twine from China
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.
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
• 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