Manila Hemp Cordage 6mm from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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