Polyester Utility Cord from China
Twisted polyester cord from heading 5404 yarn strips, used for camping, crafting, and general tying. HTS 5609.00.40.00 covers this as unspecified cordage articles with knot-resistant properties. Excludes coated or specialized variants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document twist construction and strip source to differentiate from yarn-based cords in 5607
• Declare exact decitex or diameter to comply with statistical reporting for 'other' category
• Inspect for visible impregnations, as chapter notes exclude coated items to Chapters 39/40