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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
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.
If constructed from synthetic high-tenacity polyester yarns
Switch to synthetic fibers changes the chapter to man-made filament products.
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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
Related Products under HTS 5607.90.35.00
Abaca Twine 3-Ply
A 3-ply twisted twine made from natural abaca (Manila hemp) fibers, commonly used for tying and bundling in agriculture and crafts. It falls under HTS 5607.90.3500 as 'other' twine of abaca or hard leaf fibers, not plaited or braided, and without rubber or plastic sheathing. The natural fiber composition and simple construction distinguish it from synthetic alternatives.
Sisal Bale Twine
Coarse sisal twine designed for baling hay and straw in agriculture, made from natural hard leaf fibers without braiding. It qualifies for HTS 5607.90.3500 as 'other' products of abaca or similar hard fibers, emphasizing its unprocessed, untreated state. Popular for its biodegradability in farming applications.
Abaca Handicraft Rope 8mm
8mm natural abaca rope for arts, crafts, and macrame projects, twisted without synthetic additives. HTS 5607.90.3500 covers this as other cables of Manila hemp, valued for eco-friendly crafting. Not plaited or coated.
Mauritius Hemp Binder Twine
Binder twine from Mauritius hemp (Furcraea), a hard leaf fiber, for agricultural machinery. Classed in HTS 5607.90.3500 as other hard fiber twine, untreated. Biodegradable option for baling.
Phormium Tenax Cord 4-Ply
4-ply cord from New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax), a hard leaf fiber, for landscaping ties. HTS 5607.90.3500 for other such cordage.
Abaca Lashing Rope
Heavy-duty abaca rope for lashing cargo, natural twisted fibers. Under 5607.90.3500.