Manila Paper Cordage from Germany
Twisted manila paper cord for gift wrapping, crafts, and eco-packaging, lightweight and recyclable. Borderline textile but classified HTS 5607.90.90.00 as other cordage if fiber-like. Distinguished from true paper yarn.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm textile vs paper via fiber analysis; recycling claims docs
• Pitfall: pure paper shifts to 4823