Polypropylene Garden Twine from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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