PP Plastic Baler Twine from Japan
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.
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
• 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