Cotton Beading Cord from Japan
Fine twisted cotton thread/cord for stringing beads in jewelry making, crafts, and macramé bracelets. Falls under HTS 5609.00.10.00 as a specialized cotton yarn article NES.
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 spools clearly as 'beading/jewelry cord' with yarn count to support craft end-use
• Avoid overstating strength; fine cords (<1mm) risk confusion with sewing thread (Chapter 52)
• Batch test fiber content to confirm pure cotton status