Sisal Bale Twine from Canada
Coarse sisal twine designed for baling hay and straw in agriculture, made from natural hard leaf fibers without braiding. It qualifies for HTS 5607.90.3500 as 'other' products of abaca or similar hard fibers, emphasizing its unprocessed, untreated state. Popular for its biodegradability in farming applications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber identification tests, as sisal can be confused with henequen, affecting subheading
• Declare average diameter and ply count in entry docs to confirm twine vs. rope classification
• Watch for bulk packaging pitfalls; retail-packed may need consumer product labeling