Craft Polypropylene String
Craft polypropylene string is a fine twisted polypropylene string made from strips of heading 54.05, used for arts, macrame, and wrapping. It falls under tariff item 5609.00.00 as an article of strip or the like of man-made fibres, not elsewhere specified or included.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 14% | — | 14% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the string is of polypropylene and is twine, cordage, or rope
Polypropylene twine and cordage are classified under heading 56.07.
If the string is in the form of ornamental trimmings
Ornamental cords may be classified under heading 58.08.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the string is not classifiable as twine under heading 56.07
• Provide the exact fibre content and twist details on customs documents
• Verify the string is not 'made up' into specific articles, which would change classification
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