U.S. imports of Sisal Binder & Baler Twine (HS 560721) totaled $375K in September 2026, imported from 21 countries.
Importers of Sisal Binder & Baler Twine paid $39K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.27% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Sisal Binder & Baler Twine imports of $375K in September 2026 ran 81% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: September 2026 dataBinder and baler twine made from sisal or other Agave-genus fibers occupies a specialized niche in agricultural packaging, where its natural fiber composition and biodegradability are valued for hay and grain baling operations. The single US tariff line (5607210000) covers all constructions—plaited, braided, or rubber/plastic-coated—so the classification pivot is the end-use designation as binder or baler twine rather than general cordage. Brazil and Mexico are the leading suppliers, with Portugal and Turkey also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes. Importers should note that sisal twine competes directly with synthetic alternatives under 5607.41, and the natural-fiber origin can affect duty treatment under applicable trade programs.
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23 import shipments a month
The critical distinction is end-use designation: 5607.21 is reserved specifically for binder or baler twine—products designed for agricultural bundling machinery—while 5607.29 captures all other sisal twine, cordage, rope, and cable not meeting that binder/baler definition. Misclassification between the two headings is a common audit finding, so documentation of the product's intended agricultural use is important.
No. The heading explicitly covers sisal binder or baler twine 'whether or not plaited or braided or coated with rubber or plastics,' so a rubber- or plastic-coated sisal baler twine remains classified under 5607210000 provided it meets the binder/baler end-use criterion.
Subheading 6 of 6 in heading 5607
Subheading 560721 · $375K of $20.5M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $21.9M of Sisal Binder & Baler Twine.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5607210000 | Twine Crd Rope Cable O Sisal Binder or Baler Twine | $324K | 14.83% | 97.89% | $48K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5607210000 | Twine Crd Rope Cable O Sisal Binder or Baler Twine | $28K |
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.
Imports · September 2026
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Brazil and Thailand together supply 81% of it. Brazil pays 13.6% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
4.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.27% of imports for consumption.