Cotton Bookbinding Cord from Japan
Strong, twisted cotton cord used to sew signatures in bookbinding, sold in cut lengths. Classified as HTS 6307.90.40.10 for made-up cotton cords, not as paper product component.
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
• Specify ply count and tensile strength in specs for industrial verification
• Avoid confusion with thread by highlighting thicker diameter (>2mm)