Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable of Other Fibers (NESOI) (HS 560790) totaled $3.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable of Other Fibers (NESOI) paid $582K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 21.42% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable of Other Fibers (NESOI) imports of $2.7M in August 2026 ran 36% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataNatural-fiber cordage not classified elsewhere—including coir, jute, abaca (Manila hemp), and other hard fibers—is consolidated in this residual heading, which carries the most granular US tariff structure in Chapter 56 with seven distinct 10-digit lines. Abaca fiber receives particular attention, with lines distinguishing strand constructions greater than 1.88 cm diameter (5607902500) from other abaca products, reflecting the Philippines' role as the world's primary abaca producer and a leading US supplier under this heading. China also supplies significant volumes of coir and other fiber cordage. The breadth of fiber types means correct classification depends heavily on identifying the specific plant-fiber source.
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Abaca (Manila hemp) rope has historically been used in heavy marine and industrial applications where large-diameter, high-strength constructions command different commercial values and compete with different synthetic alternatives. The 1.88 cm diameter threshold at 5607902500 separates heavy-duty strand constructions from lighter abaca cordage, allowing more precise duty treatment aligned with end-use and competitive conditions.
Both fall under 5607.90, but the US schedule provides a dedicated line (5607901000) for coir—the fiber derived from coconut husks—and a separate line (5607901500) for jute and other textile bast fibers. Identifying the specific plant source of the fiber is therefore essential; a fiber identification test or supplier mill certificate confirming coir versus bast fiber origin will support the correct 10-digit line selection.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 5607
Subheading 560790 · $3.4M of $20.2M
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Imports
$2.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $25.5M of Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable of Other Fibers (NESOI) and exported $34.1M.
Through August 2026. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5607909000 | Twine Cordage Rope Braided of Textile Fibers NESOI | $2.0M | 21.58% | 80.61% | $427K |
| 5607901500 | Twine Cord Rope & Cable of Jute or Other Tex Bast | $350K | 26.17% | 97.46% | $92K |
| 5607903500 | Twine, Cord, Rope and Cable of Abaca Fibers, NESOI | $213K | 19.93% | 92.15% | $43K |
| 5607902500 | Twine Cord Etc of Abaca Fib Strd Cons Gt=1.88cm Di | $104K | 12.25% | 99.28% | $13K |
| 5607901000 | Twine, Cordage, Rope, Cable, of Coir | $71K | 11.45% | 100.00% | $8K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 90% of it.
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rate provision · imports
15.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 21.42% of imports for consumption.