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Cabled Abaca Twisting Yarn from Germany

Cabled yarn from abaca (Manila hemp) fibers, HTS 5307.20.00.00 for cabled bast yarns of heading 5303. Primarily used in specialty cordage production.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Abaca requires specific phytosanitary certificates due to plant fiber status

• Distinguish from finished manila rope to avoid Chapter 56 duties

• Test twist count to confirm cabling vs simple folding