HS heading 56.07: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
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Key facts
- Heading
- 56.07
- Description
- 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: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof
- Subheadings
- 6
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS heading 56.07 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. It is in chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). It is split into 6 subheadings: 5607.21 (of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus Agave, binder or baler twine), 5607.29 (of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus Agave, other), 5607.41 (of polyethylene or polypropylene, binder or baler twine), 5607.49 (of polyethylene or polypropylene, other), 5607.50 (of other synthetic fibres) and 5607.90 (other). National tariff lines under heading 56.07 are live on border.bot for the United States (16 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS heading 56.07 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.
It is split into 6 subheadings: 5607.21 (of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus Agave, binder or baler twine), 5607.29 (of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus Agave, other), 5607.41 (of polyethylene or polypropylene, binder or baler twine), 5607.49 (of polyethylene or polypropylene, other), 5607.50 (of other synthetic fibres) and 5607.90 (other).
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of chapter 56 are classified in its other 8 headings, listed below.
- 56.01Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps
- 56.02Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
- 56.03Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
- 56.04Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn, and strip and the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics
- 56.05Metallised yarn, whether or not gimped, being textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal
- 56.06Gimped yarn, and strip and the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, gimped (other than those of heading 56.05 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale- yarn
- 56.08Knotted netting of twine, cordage or rope; made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials
- 56.09Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included
How it is structured
Heading 56.07 is one of 9 headings in chapter 56. Its first two digits, 56, are the chapter; the next two, 07, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (5607.21, 5607.29, 5607.41).
In other countries
National tariff lines under heading 56.07 are live on border.bot for the United States (16 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States16 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 56.07 cover?
HS heading 56.07 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.
Which chapter is HS heading 56.07 in?
HS heading 56.07 is in chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof).
How many subheadings does HS heading 56.07 have?
HS heading 56.07 has 6 subheadings: 5607.21 (of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus Agave, binder or baler twine), 5607.29 (of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus Agave, other), 5607.41 (of polyethylene or polypropylene, binder or baler twine), 5607.49 (of polyethylene or polypropylene, other), 5607.50 (of other synthetic fibres) and 5607.90 (other).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS heading 56.07?
National tariff lines under heading 56.07 are live on border.bot for the United States (16 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.