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Polypropylene Handicraft Cordage from Mexico

Colored polypropylene cord sold in coils for arts, crafts, and DIY projects like macrame or weaving. HTS 5607.49.3000 applies to this other polyethylene/polypropylene cordage, valued for its knotting properties.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include colorfastness tests if dyed, as CBP checks for bleeding in consumer crafts

• Sell in bulk spools to stay under cordage; retail kits may become 'sets' in 5607.90

• Confirm no metallic cores, which could reclassify to Chapter 83 articles