HS Code 5607Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
6 six-digit codes · Heading 7 of 9 in Chapter 56 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page shows how to sort your product by material and avoid mixing it up with nets and made-up articles.
Goods answering to “Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics” split into 6 six-digit codes, 560721 through 560790. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 7 of 9 in Chapter 56, Wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, which runs to 30 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5607
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 560721 | Twine; binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave |
| 560729 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed |
| 560741 | Twine; binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene |
| 560749 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed |
| 560750 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics |
| 560790 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics |
What HS code 5607 covers
Heading 5607 is where a length of line goes when it is made by twisting, plaiting or braiding fibres together. Think of farm twine, packing cord, mooring rope and heavy cable. A rubber or plastic layer on the outside does not move the goods to another heading.
You may also see it written as HSN code 5607. It is the same heading under another name.
Material decides almost everything here. A rope made of sisal and a rope made of polypropylene can look alike, but they sit under different codes.
HS 5607 subheadings by material
The subheadings 560721 to 560790 are sorted by fibre. Most fibres have a pair of codes: one for binder or baler twine and one for everything else.
- 560749 is all other polyethylene twine and polypropylene rope.
- Other synthetic fibres: 560750 covers synthetic fibre rope made from anything except polyethylene or polypropylene.
- Other materials: 560790 is the catch-all for materials not named elsewhere in the heading.
How to choose the right 5607 subheading
Work in short steps. Ask the questions in this order and stop when you have an answer.
First, find the fibre. Is it sisal or another agave fibre, polyethylene or polypropylene, a different synthetic fibre, or something else? That picks the pair of codes.
Second, ask if the product is binder or baler twine. If yes, take the twine code of that pair. If no, take the other code, which also holds cordage, ropes and cables.
Third, ignore the finish. Each subheading already allows rope that is impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics, so the coating does not change the answer.
Last, use 560790 only when no named fibre fits. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you check before you file.
Difference between HS 5607 and 5608
The two headings both mention twine, cordage and rope, so they are easy to confuse. Heading 5608 adds knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets of textile materials. If the goods are a net, look at 5608.
Heading 5609 is for articles made from yarn, strip or twine, cordage, rope or cables that are not named anywhere else. A simple rule helps. A plain line sold by length belongs in 5607. A net belongs in 5608. A finished item made from line, and not described elsewhere, points to 5609.
Gimped and chenille yarns are a different case again and sit in heading 5606. Always check the full legal wording of the heading before you decide.
HS 5607 import and export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 56
- 5601Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not…4 codes
- 5602Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated4 codes
- 5603Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated8 codes
- 5604Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn and strip and the like…2 codes
- 5605Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the…1 code
- 5606Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than…1 code
- 5608Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made…3 codes
- 5609Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine…1 code
Who ships under 5607?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 6 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5607: common questions
What is HS code 5607?
It can also include goods coated or sheathed with rubber or plastics. The heading belongs to Chapter 56.
What is the HS code for polypropylene rope?
Polypropylene rope goes under 560749. If the product is binder or baler twine of polypropylene, use 560741 instead.
What is the HS code for sisal twine?
Other sisal twine, cordage, rope and cable is 560729. The same codes apply to other agave fibres.
What is the HS code for nylon or polyester rope?
Both are synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, so they fall under 560750.
Does a rubber or plastic coating change the HS code?
No. Every subheading in 5607 already allows rope that is impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed. The fibre and the binder or baler twine test decide the code.
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