HS Code 5609Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included
1 six-digit code · Heading 9 of 9 in Chapter 56 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5609 covers articles of yarn or strip, plus twine, cordage, rope and cables that no other heading names. Think of it as the catch-all for made-up rope and yarn goods.
Heading 5609does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included” classify at the single six-digit code 560900. The heading is number 9 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 5609
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 560900 | Yarn; articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included |
What HS code 5609 covers
Heading 5609 holds two kinds of goods. The first is articles made from yarn, or from strip and the like, of heading 5404 or 5405. The second is twine, cordage, rope or cables that do not fit anywhere else.
The short form n.e.c. means "not elsewhere specified". It tells you this heading is a place of last resort. If a more exact heading names your product, that heading is usually the right one.
Think of rope articles, cordage products and other made-up yarn goods. A cut length of rope with fittings is a typical example. Always check the wording of the heading against your goods. Check the text of headings 5404 and 5405 too, because the first half of the description points to them.
HS 5609 code structure
The Harmonized System of the World Customs Organization sorts goods in layers. Each layer is narrower than the one above. Here is where 5609 sits, from the widest layer down to the code on a customs form.
- Section XI: textiles and textile articles
- Chapter 56: special yarns, twine, cordage and ropes, among other goods
- Heading 5609: articles of yarn, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c.
- Subheading 560900: the code you declare
5609 vs 5607, 5608 and 5604: picking the right heading
Four nearby headings are often mixed up. Here is how to tell them apart.
Heading 5607 covers twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided, and whether or not coated or sheathed with rubber or plastics. If your product is plain rope or twine, start there. Heading 5609 is for items of this kind that no other heading covers, and for articles made from yarn or strip.
Heading 5608 is the home for knotted netting and made-up nets. A net does not belong in 5609 just because it is made of cord.
It also takes yarn or strip of 5404 or 5405 that is impregnated, coated or sheathed with rubber or plastics. Metallised yarn sits in 5605. Gimped and chenille yarn sits in 5606.
Not sure which one fits? Use the HS code classifier to compare descriptions. Then confirm the code with your customs broker or the tariff of the country you ship to. This is customs classification, so the exact wording matters.
Import and export data for heading 5609
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Related
- Chapter 56: wadding, felt, twine and ropes
- HS 5607 twine, cordage and ropes
- HS 5608 knotted netting and fishing nets
- HS 5604 rubber thread and coated yarn
- HS 5605 metallised yarn
- HS 5606 gimped and chenille yarn
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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
- 5607Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether…6 codes
- 5608Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made…3 codes
Who ships under 5609?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5609: common questions
What is HS code 5609?
It is a customs heading for articles of yarn or strip of heading 5404 or 5405. It also takes twine, cordage, rope or cables not named elsewhere. It belongs to Section XI, textiles.
What is the six-digit HS code for articles of yarn, twine and rope n.e.c.?
The code is 560900.
What is the difference between HS 5607 and 5609?
Heading 5607 is for plain twine, cordage, ropes and cables, plaited or not, coated or not. Heading 5609 is the fallback for articles of yarn or strip and for rope goods that no other heading covers.
Are fishing nets classified under 5609?
No. Fishing nets that are knotted or made up go under a different heading, 5608. Open that heading page to read its wording.
Is the code the same in every country?
The first six digits, 560900, are shared worldwide. Many countries add extra digits for their own use, so check the national tariff of the country you trade with.
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