Cotton Dog Leash Cord
Strong braided cotton rope core material for handmade pet leashes, sold as bulk cord. Under HTS 5609.00.10.00 as cotton cordage article for pet accessory fabrication.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If assembled with metal snap hooks and handle
Complete dog leashes with fittings classify as saddlery/pet accessories in Chapter 42.
If heavy construction exceeding rope specifications
Rope-like cords over certain diameters/specs move to 5607 rope headings.
If dyed and finished for direct retail pet use
Retail-ready pet textile items become other made-up articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document tensile strength specs to justify cordage vs. finished leash classification
• Import without clips/hooks to maintain raw material status
• Label 'pet accessory component - not finished good' clearly
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