5609.00.40.00
Other
Classification path
- Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included
- Other
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- 3.9%
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 90%
- Unit of quantity
- kg
Trade agreement rates
Related lines in heading 5609
About heading 5609
Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included
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.
Full guide to heading 5609Products 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
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.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.