Gardening 3-Ply Multicolored Polyester-Cotton S-Twist Twine from Japan
3-ply polyester twine with 15% cotton content, vibrant multicolors, 'S' twist, <3.5 mm thick, unbraided. Classified under HTS 5607.50.2500 matching all technical specs for synthetic-cotton twine. Designed for plant tying and garden staking.
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
• Use ASTM standards for fiber content analysis in documentation
• Declare 'not plaited or braided' explicitly on commercial invoice
• Avoid retail packaging that might classify as 'articles' under 5609