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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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