Hemp Macramé Cord from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Require origin certificates proving hemp source to differentiate from cotton blends
• Label clearly as 'not for food contact' to prevent scrutiny under FDA rules