U.S. imports of Articles of Yarn, Strip, Twine, Cordage, Rope or Cable (NESOI) (HS 560900) totaled $15.3M in September 2026, imported from 67 countries.
Importers of Articles of Yarn, Strip, Twine, Cordage, Rope or Cable (NESOI) paid $3.3M in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 21.77% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Articles of Yarn, Strip, Twine, Cordage, Rope or Cable (NESOI) imports of $15.3M in September 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $13.7M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataFinished articles made from yarn, strip, twine, cordage, rope, or cable that do not fall within any more specific heading are captured here—a residual category covering products such as rope ladders, decorative cord articles, and similar manufactured goods. The US schedule subdivides by fiber type: cotton (5609001000), vegetable fibers other than cotton (5609002000), manmade fibers (5609003000), and other textile materials (5609004000). China and Vietnam are the dominant suppliers, with India also a significant source. Because this is a residual heading, importers should first confirm that no more specific heading in Chapters 56–63 or elsewhere applies before classifying an article here.
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3.9K import shipments a month
Heading 5609 is explicitly residual—it applies only to articles of yarn, strip, twine, cordage, rope, or cable that are 'not elsewhere specified or included.' Before classifying here, importers should verify that the article does not fall under a more specific provision in Chapter 56 (e.g., made-up nets under 5608), Chapter 63 (other made-up textile articles), or another chapter. A licensed customs broker can assist with the GRI analysis when the classification is not clear-cut.
The four US tariff lines under 5609 are distinguished solely by fiber composition: cotton, vegetable fibers other than cotton, manmade fibers, and other textile materials. The duty rates differ across these lines, so accurate fiber identification—supported by a mill certificate or fiber composition test—is essential. An article of mixed fiber content would generally be classified by the predominant fiber by weight under the applicable textile classification rules.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 5609
Subheading 560900 · $15.3M of $14.9M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5609004000 | Article of Yarn, Strip, Twn, Nes, Text Matl Nesii | $7.2M | 21.66% | 94.20% | $1.6M |
| 5609003000 | Art of Yarn, Strip, Etc, Nes of Manmade Fibers | $5.7M | 20.39% | 94.25% | $1.2M |
| 5609001000 | Art O Yrn, Strip, Twine, Cord, Rope, Cable Nes Cot | $1.5M | 22.37% | 86.98% | $335K |
| 5609002000 | Art O Yrn, Strip, Etc, Nes Vegetable Fiber Exc Cot | $224K | 26.31% | 95.90% | $59K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5609000000 | Art O Yrn Like of Head 5404/5405 Twine O Cable Nes | $2.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$15.3MYoY · free account
Exports
—YoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $158.8M of Articles of Yarn, Strip, Twine, Cordage, Rope or Cable (NESOI).
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 49% of it. China pays 40.7% duty; United Kingdom 6.3%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
6.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.77% of imports for consumption.