Hemp Cordage Rope
A strong, natural hemp rope used for maritime mooring, farming, and heavy-duty bundling. Classified under HTS 5607.90.1500 due to its origin from hemp bast fibers of heading 5303, presented as unbraided cordage. It is untreated without rubber or plastic sheathing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for untwisted bast fiber yarns or rovings
Heading 5303 covers raw or semi-processed bast fibers before full cordage twisting.
If synthetic fibers are blended exceeding minor thresholds
Predominantly synthetic cordage shifts to man-made fiber subheadings in 5607.
If heavily plastic-coated and visible per chapter notes
Chapter notes exclude visibly coated cordage from 5607, moving it to Chapter 39 plastics.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact bast fiber type (e.g
• hemp) and ensure origin certificates match heading 5303 requirements
• Avoid plastic-wrapped bales; bulk packaging prevents misclassification as coated goods
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