Cotton Macrame Cord from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label fiber content accurately (100% cotton); provide dyeing process docs if colored
• Pitfall: sets with hooks may classify as 5609 textile articles