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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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