Polypropylene Packing Twine

Twisted polypropylene twine used for bundling boxes and packages in shipping and warehousing. Classified under HTS 5607.50.3500 as other synthetic fiber (polypropylene) twine, not braided or plaited. It is typically sold in coils of 1-3 mm diameter for general packaging purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.8%+35.0%45.8%
🇲🇽Mexico10.8%+10.0%20.8%
🇨🇦Canada10.8%+10.0%20.8%
🇩🇪Germany10.8%+10.0%20.8%
🇯🇵Japan10.8%+10.0%20.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

5607.90.10.00Lower: 35% vs 45.8%

If of polyethylene or polypropylene over certain diameters

Thicker synthetic ropes may fall under other synthetic fiber categories if exceeding twine specifications.

3917.40.00Lower: 40.3% vs 45.8%

If heavily impregnated or sheathed with plastics visible to naked eye

Chapter note excludes from 5607 items where plastic covering is visible, moving to Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact denier or diameter to distinguish from rope under 5607.90 if over 10 mm

Avoid visible plastic impregnation that could shift to 5607.50.90 if coating is apparent

Use ISF filing 24 hours prior for ocean shipments to prevent holds

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