Cotton Lanyard Cord from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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