Sisal Binder Twine from Germany
Sisal fiber twine designed for agricultural baling machines, twisted into strong strands for binding hay bales. Falls under HTS 5609.00.20.00 as cordage of sisal (vegetable fiber except cotton), NESOI.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include bale specifications and tensile strength certifications to substantiate agricultural end-use
• Avoid common error of declaring as 'rope' if diameter under 3mm, which remains twine
• Declare exact net weight per spool to comply with statistical reporting requirements