Polypropylene Packing Twine from China
Twine made from man-made polypropylene fibers, used for bundling boxes and packages in shipping and logistics. Classified under HTS 5609.00.30.00 as it consists of man-made fiber twine not specified elsewhere in the tariff schedule. It is typically sold in large spools for industrial packaging applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content is predominantly man-made (e.g
• polypropylene >85%) to avoid reclassification under natural fiber headings
• Provide mill test certificates confirming yarn type from heading 5404/5405 to support 'articles of yarn' status