U.S. imports of Polyethylene & Polypropylene Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable (Other) (HS 560749) totaled $7.7M in August 2026, imported from 49 countries.
Importers of Polyethylene & Polypropylene Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable (Other) paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 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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1.4K import shipments a month
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 · $7.7M of $20.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$7.7MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $97.0M of Polyethylene & Polypropylene Twine, Cordage, Rope & Cable (Other) and exported $55.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5607493000 | Cordage Etc of Poylethylene/Polyproplene NESOI | $4.0M | 17.14% | 93.27% | $678K |
| 5607492500 | Twine Polyethylene NESOI Nt Braid/Plaited, NESOI | $2.3M | 16.76% | 77.37% | $392K |
| 5607491000 | Twine Etc Polyethylene NESOI Wide Nonfibrillated | $739K | 17.37% | 100.00% | $128K |
| 5607491500 | Twine Polyethylene NESOI Nt Brd Lt 4.8mm Dia NESOI | $636K | 6.05% | 26.58% | $38K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 41.0% duty; Canada 0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
16.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 16.13% of imports for consumption.