Cotton Macrame Cord
3mm twisted cotton cord for macrame wall hangings, plant holders, and decorative crafts. Falls under HTS 5607.90.90.00 as braided or plaited cordage of cotton not specified in prior cotton subheadings. Its craft-oriented braiding qualifies as general 'other' twine.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If simple cotton yarn, not cordage
Unprocessed cotton yarns stay in Chapter 52; twine formation moves to 5607.
If binder or baler type
Specific cotton binder twine has dedicated subheading 5607.41.
If assembled into finished carpet/rug
Cordage incorporated into floor coverings shifts to Chapter 57.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label fiber content accurately (100% cotton); provide dyeing process docs if colored
• Pitfall: sets with hooks may classify as 5609 textile articles
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Polyester Lashing Strap Cord
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Sisal Bale Twine
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