Import duty / Chapter 56 / Heading 5609 / HS 5609.00

Import duty on Yarn; articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included (HS 5609.00)

Goods classified under HS 5609.00, yarn; articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included, enter the United States at 2.9% and Canada at 14% under the published MFN rates (verified October 2026). This line is not USMCA-eligible, so the published rate applies whatever the origin. LoadLoom ships them door to door across the border and shows the landed cost before you book.

US 2.9%Canada 14%USMCA not eligibleVerified October 2026

Duty at each border

Published rates for HS 5609.00 and a worked example on a $10,000 declared value.

Entering	Published rate	Made in CA, US or MX (USMCA)	Made elsewhere, on $10,000
United States	2.9% general (MFN)	Not USMCA-eligible at this line; general rate applies	Duty $290.00 + merchandise processing $34.64
Canada	14% MFN	Not USMCA-eligible at this line; MFN applies	Duty $1,400.00 + GST $500.70 (HST or QST where the province charges it)

Rates from the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and the Canadian Customs Tariff, verified October 2026. Trade actions (surtaxes, Section 232 and 301 measures) can add to the published rate; the broker confirms at entry.

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Clearing HS 5609.00 goods with LoadLoom

1. Classify. Confirm 5609.00 fits your goods (heading 5609: articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included). The broker assigns the national digits.
2. Document. Commercial invoice with value, origin and HS code; export declaration where required.
3. Book. The quote prices the transport; the estimator above shows duty and taxes so there is no surprise at the border.
4. Cross. The carrier presents the entry at the crossing; government amounts are billed at actual on your final invoice.

This page is a free reference for shippers, not a customs ruling. Final classification and duty are determined by the licensed customs broker at entry, and government amounts are always billed at actual. Rates change with each tariff edition and trade action.

Questions about HS 5609.00

What is the import duty on HS 5609.00 into the United States?＋

2.9% general rate on the declared value; on a $10,000 shipment that is $290 plus a $34.64 merchandise processing charge.

What is the import duty on HS 5609.00 into Canada?＋

14% MFN on the value for duty, then GST of 5% (or HST, or GST plus QST in Quebec) on the duty-paid value. The MFN rate applies regardless of origin for this line.

Which heading and chapter does 5609.00 belong to?＋

Heading 5609: Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included. Chapter 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof. The 6-digit subheading is the international HS level; the US and Canadian tariffs add national digits that your broker assigns at entry.

Who files the customs entry when LoadLoom moves the shipment?＋

LoadLoom's licensed customs broker prepares the entry from the commercial invoice and certificate of origin you upload in the booking checklist; the carrier presents the paperwork at the crossing. Government amounts are billed at actual.

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