Sisal Binder Twine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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