Cotton Dog Leash Cord from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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