Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included
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Heading 5609 covers made up articles produced from yarn, strip of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, when no other heading covers them. The heading has a single subheading split by material: cotton, vegetable fibers other than cotton, man-made fibers, and other. Rates run from free to 4.5% depending on that fiber split.
Products in this heading
- Cotton piping cord used in upholstery and mattress making
- Cotton macrame cord sold in spools or hanks
- Rope ladders assembled from cordage
- Twisted man-made fiber tie cords cut to length with finished ends
- Jute or sisal cord articles such as tied tassels and cord trim
- Rope dog toys made from knotted man-made fiber rope
- Bungee-style cords of textile yarn with attached hooks
How to choose the right subheading
- Fiber content: cotton, vegetable fibers other than cotton, man-made fibers, or other
- Whether the item is a made up article of yarn, twine, cordage, rope or cable rather than the cordage itself
- Whether a more specific heading covers the good, such as netting in 5608
- Whether the yarn or strip is combined with metal or gimped, which moves it to 5605 or 5606
- Whether strip of heading 5404 or 5405 is the material used, since 5609 covers articles of that strip
Often confused with
- Heading 5607Twine, cordage, rope or cable in continuous lengths
The rope or twine itself stays in 5607; 5609 applies to made up articles of it.
- Heading 5608Knotted netting and made up fishing nets
Nets are specifically provided for in 5608.
- Heading 5605Metalized yarn
Yarn combined with metal thread or powder is classified in 5605.
- Heading 5601Wadding and short textile fibers (flock)
Wadding and flock are separate chapter 56 goods, not yarn articles.
- Heading 5606Gimped yarn and chenille yarn
Gimped and chenille yarns have their own heading in 5606.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cotton piping cord?
Cotton piping cord and similar made up articles of cotton yarn fall under 5609.00.10.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 2.9%.
What is the duty on made up articles of man-made fiber cordage?
Articles of man-made fiber yarn, twine or cordage are classified in 5609.00.30.00 and pay a general (MFN) rate of 4.5%.
How do I classify a rope ladder?
A rope ladder is a made up article of cordage not covered elsewhere, so it goes in 5609 by fiber: for example 5609.00.30.00 at 4.5% general (MFN) for man-made fiber, or 5609.00.40.00 at 3.9% general (MFN) for other materials.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.