HTS subheading · chapter 56
5609.00
Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included
Analysis
Subheading 5609.00 covers articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included, within heading 5609. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 4 US tariff lines below it are national.
1 of its 4 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (25%) and 3 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 4.5%. The median line pays 3.4%.
The US splits it as follows: 5609.00.10 for articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine… (2.9%), 5609.00.20 for of vegetable fibers, except cotton (duty-free), 5609.00.30 for of man-made fibers (4.5%) and 5609.00.40 for articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine… (3.9%).
Tariff lines
| Line | Description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5609.00.10 | Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included: of cotton | 2.9% |
| 5609.00.20 | Of vegetable fibers, except cotton | Free |
| 5609.00.30 | Of man-made fibers | 4.5% |
| 5609.00.40 | Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included: other | 3.9% |