Heading 5607

Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics

16 declarable lines

Heading 5607 covers 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 heading is split first by fiber material: sisal or Agave, polyethylene or polypropylene, other synthetic fibers, and other materials. Within those groups, the lines turn on use as binder or baler twine, construction, strip type, or diameter.

Products in this heading

Sisal binder or baler twine
Polypropylene baler twine
Polyethylene wide nonfibrillated strip twine
Polypropylene rope measuring less than 4.8 mm in diameter, not braided or plaited
Nylon or polyester rope of other synthetic fibers
Coir rope
Jute twine
Abaca rope

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the fiber material first: sisal or Agave, polyethylene or polypropylene, other synthetic fibers, or another material.
For sisal or Agave, decide whether the item is binder or baler twine or another type.
For polyethylene or polypropylene, decide whether it is binder or baler twine, wide nonfibrillated strip, not braided or plaited under 4.8 mm in diameter, or another type.
For other synthetic fibers, check whether the item is not braided or plaited and whether it is the specified multicolored 3-ply or 4-ply twine.
For other materials, identify coir, jute or bast fiber, abaca or hard leaf fiber, and the diameter for stranded abaca construction.

Often confused with

Knotted netting and made-up fishing nets
Nets and netting are classified in heading 5608, not as cordage.
Heading 5608
Textile yarn coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics
Coated textile yarn and textile-covered rubber cord are in heading 5604.
Heading 5604
Wadding and textile flock
Wadding and short textile fibers are in heading 5601.
Heading 5601
Felt and felt articles
Felt is classified in heading 5602, not as twine or cordage.
Heading 5602

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for polypropylene baler twine?

Polypropylene binder or baler twine of wide nonfibrillated strip is 5607.41.10.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 2.7%. Other polypropylene binder or baler twine is 5607.41.30.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 4%.

What is the duty on sisal binder twine?

Sisal or other Agave binder or baler twine is 5607.21.00.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

How do I classify coir rope?

Coir twine, cordage, rope, or cable is classified in 5607.90.10.00, and the general (MFN) rate is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.