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U.S. imports of polyethylene or polypropylene binder or baler twine (HS 560741) totaled $1.2M in July 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Polyethylene or Polypropylene Binder or Baler Twine paid $146K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $1.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Polyethylene or Polypropylene Binder or Baler Twine imports of $1.2M in July 2026 ran 69% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBinder and baler twine of polyethylene or polypropylene is an essential agricultural consumable used in hay, straw, and silage baling operations, with demand closely tied to the North American and European harvest calendar. The US schedule distinguishes twine made with non-fibrillated strip (5607411000) from other polyethylene/polypropylene binder-baler twine (5607413000). Portugal leads US supply, followed by Vietnam and Turkey — a geographically diverse sourcing pattern that reflects both EU manufacturing strength and competitive Asian production. Importers should be aware that antidumping or countervailing duty orders have historically targeted certain synthetic twine products, and scope should be confirmed before entry.
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65 shipments/mo
Line 5607411000 covers twine made with non-fibrillated strip — flat, tape-like strands of polyethylene or polypropylene that have not been split into a fiber-like network. Line 5607413000 covers other binder-baler twine of these polymers, including fibrillated or twisted constructions. The distinction affects both classification and, potentially, the applicability of trade-remedy orders, so importers should obtain a technical description of the strand construction from the manufacturer.
Demand for baler twine is highly seasonal, peaking ahead of hay and grain harvests in spring and summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Importers typically build inventory in the first quarter to ensure availability during peak agricultural demand. Lead times from Portugal and Vietnam can differ significantly, and port congestion or vessel scheduling during pre-harvest periods can create supply risk, making early purchase orders and safety-stock planning critical for distributors serving the farm supply market.
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Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 5607
Subheading 560741 · $1.2M of $23.0M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5607413000 | Binder/Baler Twine of Polyethylene/Ployprp NESOI | $1.3M | 9.98% | 95.41% | $125K |
| 5607411000 | Binder/Baler Twn Wd Nfibrl Strp of Polyeth/Polyprp | $911K | 12.57% | 100.05% | $115K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5607410000 | Twine Whet/Nt Plait/Impreg W/Rub Polyeth Bndr Twne | $302K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$1.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$299KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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Portugal and Vietnam together supply 77% of it.
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rate provision · imports
4.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 11.93%.