Manila Hemp Cordage 6mm

Medium-duty 6mm diameter cordage twisted from Manila hemp (abaca) fibers, ideal for marine mooring lines and garden tying. Classified under HTS 5607.90.3500 for 'other' cordage of hard leaf fibers, excluding plaited, braided, or plastic-coated variants. Its strength from natural abaca makes it a sustainable alternative to synthetics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.4%+35.0%38.4%
🇲🇽Mexico3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇨🇦Canada3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇩🇪Germany3.4%+10.0%13.4%
🇯🇵Japan3.4%+10.0%13.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5607.50Lower: 13.6% vs 38.4%

If made from sisal or other agave fibers instead of abaca

Sisal cordage has its own subheading under 5607.50, separate from abaca hard fibers.

5402.61.00Higher: 42.5% vs 38.4%

If constructed from synthetic high-tenacity polyester yarns

Switch to synthetic fibers changes the chapter to man-made filament products.

5608.90Lower: 15% vs 38.4%

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label products clearly as 'abaca' or 'Manila hemp' to match HTS description and avoid misclassification as sisal

Include supplier affidavits on fiber sourcing, as hard leaf fibers require proof against substitution with softer types

Check for tensile strength declarations to prevent reclassification as lower-duty yarn