String|HS Code

String harmonized system code

Product Overview The product under consideration is String, classified under Harmonized System (HS) Code 5607. The String is a narrow strip of flexible material, typically composed of several twisted strands, designed for binding, fastening, or tying. The key characteristics of this product include its material composition, durability, tensile strength, and the degree of processing, such as twisting or braiding. The HS Code 5607 further breaks down the product into subcategories depending on the material used (synthetic or natural), manufacturing process, and specific usage. Commercially, this string has a wide array of applications spanning across the food service industry for packaging, retail sector for product tagging, and various processing industries for bundling and securing items. Its value lies in its versatility, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability to multiple uses, making it an indispensable tool in various industries. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code for String is structured as follows: Chapter 56 (Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof), Heading 07 (Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics). The classification rationale is based on the product's physical characteristics and manufacturing process, which align with the specifications outlined in this heading and subheading. For trade, the string is commonly packaged in reels, hanks, or balls, depending on the length and intended use. It is preserved to withstand different environmental conditions during transportation. The product must comply with international quality standards, including strength, durability, and safety. The classification under HS Code 5607 ensures the string meets the required specifications and supports customs classification and trade documentation processes.

String Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Wadding, felt or nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with substances or preparations (for example, perfumes or cosmetics of Chapter 33, soaps or detergents of heading 34.01, polishes, creams or similar preparations of heading 34.05, fabric softeners of heading 38.09) where the textile material is present merely as a carrying medium; (b) Textile products of heading 58.11; (c) Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a backing of felt or nonwovens (heading 68.05); (d) Agglomerated or reconstituted mica, on a backing of felt or nonwovens (heading 68.14); (e) Metal foil on a backing of felt or nonwovens (generally Section XIV or XV); or (f) Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers) and napkin liners and similar articles of heading 96.19. 2.- The term “felt” includes needleloom felt and fabrics consisting of a web of textile fibres the cohesion of which has been enhanced by a stitch-bonding process using fibres from the web itself. 3.- Headings 56.02 and 56.03 cover respectively felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber whatever the nature of these materials (compact or cellular). Heading 56.03 also includes nonwovens in which plastics or rubber forms the bonding substance. Headings 56.02 and 56.03 do not, however, cover : (a) Felt impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber, containing 50 % or less by weight of textile material or felt completely embedded in plastics or rubber (Chapter 39 or 40); (b) Nonwovens, either completely embedded in plastics or rubber, or entirely coated or covered on both sides with such materials, provided that such coating or covering can be seen with the naked eye with no account being taken of any resulting change of colour (Chapter 39 or 40); or (c) Plates, sheets or strip of cellular plastics or cellular rubber combined with felt or nonwovens, where the textile material is present merely for reinforcing purposes (Chapter 39 or 40). 4.- Heading 56.04 does not cover textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, in which the impregnation, coating or covering cannot be seen with the naked eye (usually Chapters 50 to 55); for the purpose of this provision, no account should be taken of any resulting change of colour.