Sisal Bale Twine from China
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 — China → United States
40.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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