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Cotton Plant Hanger Cord

Natural cotton cord sold in bundles for DIY hanging plant baskets and macramé planters. Classified in HTS 5609.00.10.00 as unfinished cotton cordage articles for home decor crafts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.9%+37.5%40.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇨🇦Canada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

6302.59.30Lower: 28.8% vs 40.4%

If pre-knotted into complete hanging basket

Finished macramé plant hangers become household textile articles in Chapter 63.

5607.50.40.00Higher: 41.1% vs 40.4%

If coarse construction over 4mm for agricultural use

Heavy twine-like cords for tying plants classify under 5607 NES twines.

4602.11Lower: 19.1% vs 40.4%

If woven from cotton with basketry materials

Woven basketry items shift to Chapter 46 even with cotton cord elements.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare as 'unfinished cord for crafts' to prevent classification as made-up article

• Provide photos/samples showing raw cord form without knots or hardware

• Ensure weight declarations match cotton purity to avoid duty adjustments