Cotton Drawstring Cord
A durable cord made entirely from cotton fibers, used for drawstrings in garments, hoodies, and bags. It falls under HTS 6307.90.40.10 as a made-up article classified as a cord of cotton, distinct from yarns or fabrics in other chapters.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If untwisted or minimally processed as yarn
Simple cotton yarns without made-up features fall under Chapter 52 heading for yarns.
If blended with man-made fibers
Non-cotton or blended cords shift to other material subheadings in 6307.90.
If sold as braid or ornamental trimming
Braids and trimmings have a specific heading separate from cords and tassels.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify 100% cotton composition via lab tests to avoid misclassification under synthetic fiber subheadings
• Provide detailed invoices specifying length, twist, and end-use to distinguish from raw yarns
Related Products under HTS 6307.90.40.10
Cotton Window Blind Pull Cord
Twisted cotton cord designed as a pull for window shades and blinds, often knotted at ends for grip. Classified in HTS 6307.90.40.10 for cotton cords as other made-up textile articles, not as furnishing parts.
Cotton Garment Tie Cord
Soft, braided cotton cord for tying robes, dresses, or as belt loops, finished with stoppers. HTS 6307.90.40.10 covers it as a cotton cord, separate from clothing in Chapters 61-62.
Cotton Shoelace Replacement Cord
Round cotton cord sold for replacing or customizing shoelaces, with optional aglets. As a standalone cord, it is under HTS 6307.90.40.10, not footwear parts.
Cotton Curtain Tie-Back Cord
Decorative looped cotton cord with knot or hook for holding back curtains, fully made-up. It qualifies under HTS 6307.90.40.10 as other cotton cords, not as furnishing linen.
Cotton Bookbinding Cord
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.
Cotton Lamp Shade Cord
Braided cotton cord for wrapping lamp shade frames or as hanging pulls, finished and ready-to-use. Falls under HTS 6307.90.40.10 as a distinct cotton cord article.