Cotton Lanyard Cord from Japan
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 — 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
• 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