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Polypropylene Braided Packing Twine

Heavy-duty twine made from braided strips of polypropylene heading 5405, used for securing packages and pallets in shipping. It falls under HTS 5609.00.40.00 as an article of yarn or strip not specified elsewhere, featuring high tensile strength for industrial packaging. This classification applies to such twine without metal fittings or other exclusions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.9%+35.0%38.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇨🇦Canada3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇩🇪Germany3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇯🇵Japan3.9%+10.0%13.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5607.50.40.00Lower: 38.6% vs 38.9%

If made from synthetic fibers other than strips of 5404/5405

Twine from filament yarns falls under heading 5607 for synthetic twine, excluding strip-based articles.

5608.90Lower: 15% vs 38.9%

If specifically for fishing or salmon gill netting

Fishing nets and netting of synthetic materials are classified in 5608, separate from general cordage.

3916.90.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 38.9%

If the impregnation or coating on the strip is visible to the naked eye

Visible plastic-coated strips shift to Chapter 39 per chapter note exclusions for heading 5604.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify the base strip material originates from HTS 5404 or 5405 via supplier certificates to avoid reclassification

• Include detailed yarn/strip specs in commercial invoices to prevent customs disputes on 'articles of yarn' status

• Check for prohibited substances in plastic strips, as environmental regulations may trigger additional scrutiny

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