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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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