Hemp Macramé Cord
3-ply twisted hemp cord ideal for macramé wall hangings and decorative knots. HTS 5609.00.20.00 covers this as cordage from hemp, a bast vegetable fiber excluding cotton.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for industrial lifting or mooring applications
High-strength hemp ropes for heavy use classify as other cordage in 5607.
If woven into carpet runners
Converted into floor coverings shifts to Chapter 57.
If sold as coiled retail craft kits
Packaged sets for retail sale become made-up articles under 6307.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require origin certificates proving hemp source to differentiate from cotton blends
• Label clearly as 'not for food contact' to prevent scrutiny under FDA rules
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