PP Plastic Baler Twine
Fibrillated polypropylene baler twine from 5405 strips, essential for agricultural hay baling. Under HTS 5609.00.40.00 as other twine articles, valued for UV resistance and high breaking strength. Not for fishing or coated types.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.9% | +35.0% | 38.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.9% | +10.0% | 13.9% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If non-fibrillated synthetic twine of different fiber
Other synthetic twine without strip basis uses 5607; fibrillated PP strip is 5609.
If plastic strip is flexible and not twisted into twine
Unworked plastic strips classify in Chapter 39, pre-article stage.
If sold in mesh/net form for baling
Netting configurations, even for ag use, go to 5608.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide bale test certifications showing tensile strength to support agricultural end-use claims
• Ensure no metal core or fittings, as those reclassify to 5609.00.10 or Chapter 73
• Monitor EU REACH compliance for PP additives during import to major markets
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