Cotton Macrame Cord from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.8%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label fiber content accurately (100% cotton); provide dyeing process docs if colored
• Pitfall: sets with hooks may classify as 5609 textile articles