Abaca Sisal Anchor Line from China
Heavy-duty stranded cordage combining abaca and sisal hard fibers, over 1.88 cm diameter, used for anchoring ships and buoys. Classified in HTS 5607.90.25.00 for its stranded construction from leaf fibers meeting the diameter requirement. Provides excellent tensile strength for marine applications without synthetic additives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation specifies 'hard leaf fibers' like abaca/sisal to distinguish from soft fibers
• Inspect for any plastic sheathing, as visible coatings may reclassify under Chapter 59