Cotton Lanyard Cord

Durable tubular cotton cord used for ID badge lanyards, keychains, and neck straps, often with adjustable sliders. HTS 5609.00.10.00 covers this as a cotton cordage article not fitting other specific headings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+35.0%37.9%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪Germany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇯🇵Japan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5609.00.40.00Higher: 38.9% vs 37.9%

If containing 85% or less cotton with synthetic blends

Material composition determines cotton vs. other fiber subheadings in 5609.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 37.9%

If sold as complete lanyard with badge holder

Made-up articles with accessories become other made-up textiles in Chapter 63.

4202.92.31Higher: 52.6% vs 37.9%

If with leather or plastic components as travel accessory

Composite goods with substantial non-textile parts may classify to Chapter 42.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include invoices showing unfinished state (no clips/ID holder) to avoid Chapter 63 classification

Certify 100% cotton composition; blends over 15% man-made shift to 5609.00.40

Watch for 'set' classification if imported with metal hardware, potentially moving to 5609.00.90