Manila Paper Cordage from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm textile vs paper via fiber analysis; recycling claims docs
• Pitfall: pure paper shifts to 4823