Sisal Binder Twine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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