Fibrillated HDPE Twine from Germany
High-density polyethylene fibrillated twine from 5405 strips for packaging and bundling. Classified in HTS 5609.00.40.00 as other twine, with split-film construction for strength.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document fibrillation process to prove 5405 strip origin
• Check recycling content for preferential tariff treatments
• Use non-wood cores for reels to bypass phytosanitary rules