Henequen Bale Cordage from China
Coarse cordage from henequen (Agave fourcroydes) fibers used for baling hay, straw, and agricultural products. Classified under HTS 5607.29.00.00 as cordage of Agave genus fibers, whether or not plaited, valued for its high tensile strength and natural rot resistance. Ideal for farming and shipping bulk goods.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include botanical certification proving Agave origin to distinguish from synthetic substitutes
• Declare exact diameter and construction (e.g
• 3-strand twist) for accurate valuation