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U.S. imports of articles of yarn, strip, twine, cordage, rope or cable (nesoi) (HS 560900) totaled $12.8M in April 2026, traded with 58 countries.
Importers of Articles of Yarn, Strip, Twine, Cordage, Rope or Cable (NESOI) paid $2.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $11.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5609004000 | ARTICLE OF YARN, STRIP, TWN, NES, TEXT MATL NESII | $6.7M | 24.20% | $1.4M |
| 5609003000 | ART OF YARN, STRIP, ETC, NES OF MANMADE FIBERS | $4.5M | 23.35% | $935K |
| 5609001000 | ART O YRN, STRIP, TWINE, CORD, ROPE, CABLE NES COT | $1.1M | 21.72% | $205K |
| 5609002000 | ART O YRN, STRIP, ETC, NES VEGETABLE FIBER EXC COT | $520K | 12.52% | $64K |
ARTICLE OF YARN, STRIP, TWN, NES, TEXT MATL NESII
ART OF YARN, STRIP, ETC, NES OF MANMADE FIBERS
ART O YRN, STRIP, TWINE, CORD, ROPE, CABLE NES COT
ART O YRN, STRIP, ETC, NES VEGETABLE FIBER EXC COT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5609000000 | ART O YRN LIKE OF HEAD 5404/5405 TWINE O CABLE NES | $1.9M |
ART O YRN LIKE OF HEAD 5404/5405 TWINE O CABLE NES
96.8K kg
NONWOVENS, OF MMF WEIGHING > 25 G/M2 BUT < 70 G/M2
HS 560312
NONWOVENS NOT OF MMF > 25 G/M2 & < 70 G/M2
HS 560392
NONWOVENS, OF MMF WEIGHING > 150 G/M2
HS 560314
NONWOVENS,NOT MANMADE FILAMENT,WEIGHING > 150G/M2
HS 560394
NONWOVENS, OF MMF WEIGHING > 70 G/M2 BUT <150 G/M2
HS 560313
NONWOVENS OF MANMADE FILAMENTS WEIGHING < 25 G/M2
HS 560311
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2.0M | $179K | -$1.8M |
| Tennessee | $1.5M | -- | -$1.5M |
| Minnesota | $1.3M | $63K | -$1.3M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.5M | -- | -$3.5M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $1.6M | $40K | -$1.5M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $1.2M | $27K | -$1.2M |