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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6406.10Lower: 14.5% vs 17.5%

If as shoe lace parts

Footwear uppers/parts include laces in Chapter 64.

5205.31.00Higher: 40.8% vs 17.5%

If unbleached yarn form

Unprocessed cotton yarn stays in Chapter 52.

6307.90.98Higher: 24.5% vs 17.5%

If dyed or printed

Other processed cords fall into residual made-up category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Market as universal cord, not shoe-specific, to maintain textile status

Dye and finish specs crucial for color import regulations