Polyester Utility Cord from Germany
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 — 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
• 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