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HSChapter 56
U.S. imports of sisal twine, cordage, rope & cable (other) (HS 560729) totaled $267K in April 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Sisal Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable (Other) paid $46K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 27% on $167K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Sisal Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable (Other) imports of $267K in April 2026 ran 38% below the year-to-date monthly average of $431K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataGeneral-purpose cordage, rope, and cable of sisal or other Agave-genus fibers—excluding products specifically designated as binder or baler twine—falls under this heading, covering a wide range of industrial, marine, and agricultural applications. China and Brazil are the dominant US suppliers, with Mexico and Portugal also active sources. The single US tariff line (5607290000) consolidates all non-baler sisal cordage constructions, meaning diameter, ply count, and coating do not subdivide the duty treatment at the 10-digit level. Importers distinguishing this product from synthetic rope alternatives should retain technical specifications confirming Agave-genus fiber content.
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A fiber composition test report or mill certificate identifying the fiber as sisal (Agave sisalana) or another Agave-genus species is the most reliable supporting document. Customs may request this to distinguish the product from visually similar polypropylene or polyethylene rope classified under Chapter 56's synthetic headings.
Brazil is a major raw sisal producer and also a significant manufacturer of finished cordage for export. China, while not a primary sisal grower, imports raw or semi-processed sisal fiber and manufactures finished rope and cordage products at scale, making it a leading supplier of finished goods to the US market.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5607290000 | TWINE, CORD, ROPE & CABLE, OF SISAL FIBERS, NESOI | $267K | 27.45% | $46K |
TWINE, CORD, ROPE & CABLE, OF SISAL FIBERS, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5607290000 | TWINE, CORD, ROPE & CABLE, OF SISAL FIBERS, NESOI | $214K |
TWINE, CORD, ROPE & CABLE, OF SISAL FIBERS, NESOI
16.3K 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PANAMA CITY, FL | $91K | -- | -$91K |
| EL PASO, TX | -- | $80K | +$80K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $24K | $50K | +$26K |