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

10%

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

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