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HSChapter 56
U.S. imports of polyethylene & polypropylene twine, cordage, rope & cable (other) (HS 560749) totaled $6.9M in July 2026, traded with 48 countries.
Importers of Polyethylene & Polypropylene Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable (Other) paid $1.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $5.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Polyethylene & Polypropylene Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable (Other) imports of $6.9M in July 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $8.1M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSynthetic cordage, rope, and cable of polyethylene or polypropylene—excluding binder/baler twine—covers a broad range of industrial, marine, and construction applications and is one of the most commercially active segments of Chapter 56. The US schedule breaks this heading into five tariff lines distinguishing nonfibrillated-strip constructions, diameter thresholds (notably the less-than-4.8 mm line at 5607491500), braided versus unbraided forms, and general cordage. China is the leading supplier, with the United Kingdom, India, and Vietnam also significant sources. Goods of Chinese origin in this heading may be subject to Section 301 tariffs, making supplier diversification and origin verification a priority for importers.
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1.0K shipments/mo
The US schedule includes a dedicated line (5607491500) for polyethylene twine that is not braided or plaited and measures less than 4.8 mm in diameter. Products at or above that threshold, or with braided/plaited construction, fall into other lines such as 5607492500 or 5607493000. Measuring and documenting finished-product diameter is therefore a practical compliance step before entry.
Polyethylene and polypropylene cordage of Chinese origin may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should confirm the applicable Section 301 list status for the specific 10-digit HTS line and check for any antidumping or countervailing duty orders covering synthetic rope or cordage from China before filing entry.
Subheading 2 of 6 in heading 5607
Subheading 560749 · $6.9M of $19.4M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5607493000 | Cordage Etc of Poylethylene/Polyproplene NESOI | $3.3M | 16.55% | 98.40% | $547K |
| 5607492500 | Twine Polyethylene NESOI Nt Braid/Plaited, NESOI | $2.1M | 16.60% | 78.05% | $342K |
| 5607491000 | Twine Etc Polyethylene NESOI Wide Nonfibrillated | $860K | 13.38% | 93.08% | $115K |
| 5607491500 | Twine Polyethylene NESOI Nt Brd Lt 4.8mm Dia NESOI | $683K | 4.54% | 24.66% | $31K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5607490000 | Twine Whet/Nt Plait/Impreg W/Rub Polyethylen NESOI | $5.1M |
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.
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$6.9MYoY · Pro
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$5.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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15.7% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 14.98%.