Worn Fine Animal Hair Cordage

Used cordage ropes made from fine animal hair like cashmere or mohair, worn out from agricultural or maritime use. HTS 6310.90.10.00 covers these as worn-out articles of cordage from wool or fine animal hair. Differs from new ropes in 5607 due to visible wear.

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.

5607.50Lower: 13.6% vs 17.5%

If new ropes of fine animal hair

New twine, cordage, or rope of wool/fine hair falls under finished goods heading 5607.

6309.00.00Same rate: 17.5%

If cordage attached to worn textile articles

Worn assemblies including cordage on clothing or furnishings may qualify under 6309 if showing wear.

5101Lower: 15.3% vs 17.5%

If shorn into grease wool waste

Deconstructed fine hair into raw wool noils shifts to Chapter 51 raw materials.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Classify based on dominant fiber (wool/fine hair >50%); lab tests recommended for customs

Ship in bulk bales, not coils, to affirm scrap status

Pitfall: new cordage misdeclared as worn leads to duty reclassification

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