Polypropylene Braided Packing Twine from Japan
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.
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
• 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