Garden Nylon Twine from Japan
UV-stabilized nylon twine from 5405 strips for plant tying and trellising. Under HTS 5609.00.40.00 as other agricultural cordage. Biodegradable options excluded.
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 UV stabilizer content disclosure for ag chemical compliance
• Avoid bulk reels over 50kg to prevent overweight shipment surcharges
• Test for bio-content if claiming green variants, affecting classification