Twine — HTS 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
Chapter 56 › Heading 5607
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 5607 is a broad product category for twine, cordage, rope, and cable. It can include items that are plaited or braided, as well as items impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics. The heading generally groups these goods by their physical form and construction rather than by their end use alone.
To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS code, start with the heading and then review the subheadings, which commonly distinguish products by material, construction, or type. The product’s fiber—such as synthetic fiber, vegetable fiber, or another material—may be important, along with whether it is twine, rope, cordage, or cable and how it is made. Read the full wording of the relevant subheading, including legal notes and any exclusions, rather than selecting a code based only on a product description.
What to check
- Identify the primary material and verify whether it is a textile fiber, metal, or a combination of materials.
- Measure and document the product’s construction, including whether it is twisted, braided, plaited, coated, covered, or sheathed.
- Distinguish twine, cordage, rope, and cable using the tariff wording and the product’s actual physical characteristics.
- Check the complete HTSUS heading, subheadings, chapter notes, and applicable section notes for exclusions or special definitions.
- Compare the classification with customs rulings or obtain customs-broker advice when the material, construction, or composite design is unclear.
HTS heading 5607 summary
Twine is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 5607.41 | Binder or baler twine |
| 5607.49 | Other |
| 5607.50 | Of other synthetic fibers |
| 5607.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5607.21.00.00 👉 | Binder or baler twine | Free | — | Free |
| 5607.29.00.00 👉 | Other | 3.6% | Free | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS 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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.