Cotton Plant Hanger Cord from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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