Polyester Utility Cord from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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