HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5608.19 – Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials
HS code 5608.19 is the 6-digit subheading for twine, cordage or rope, knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials. It is used for cargo nets, safety netting, sports goal nets, bird netting and barrier nets.
What HS 5608.19 covers
This HS code covers knotted netting, twine, cordage, and rope made from man-made textile materials, specifically for applications *other than* fishing. This category is incredibly diverse, serving a wide array of industrial, agricultural, sporting, and safety purposes. Importers include construction companies needing safety nets, sports facilities requiring goal nets, agricultural businesses using bird netting, and logistics firms needing cargo nets. Exporters are typically countries with robust synthetic fiber production and advanced netting manufacturing capabilities. Key trade considerations involve the material's strength, UV resistance, mesh size, and fire retardancy, depending on the intended application. The global demand for durable, lightweight, and versatile netting solutions drives significant international trade in these products, supporting infrastructure, safety, and leisure industries.
- Covers
- Cargo nets
- Safety netting
- Sports goal nets
- Bird netting
- Barrier nets
- Scaffolding nets
- Decorative netting
- Climbing nets
- Examples
- US Netting Safety Net
- Carhartt Cargo Net
- BSN Sports Soccer Goal Net
- Tenax Bird Netting
- GOLBERG Polypropylene Netting
Codes often confused with 5608.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 560811, which is specifically for fishing nets, or 560890, which covers netting made from non-man-made textile materials. The key differentiator is the "other than fishing" end-use and the man-made material.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 560819, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 560819 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $476M 44% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$78M 7.2% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Germany $74M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $101M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $91M 9.7% of world imports
- 3 France $42M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $940M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 5608.19
Brazil does not split HS 5608.19: its NCM code is 5608.19.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 56.08 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5608.19
What is HS code 560819?
HS code 560819 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, for other than fishing, of man-made textile materials. This HS code covers knotted netting, twine, cordage, and rope made from man-made textile materials, specifically for applications *other than* fishing. This category is incredibly diverse, serving a wide array of industrial, agricultural, sporting, and safety purposes. Importers include construction companies needing safety nets, sports facilities requiring goal nets, agricultural businesses using bird netting, and logistics firms needing cargo nets. Exporters are typically countries with robust synthetic fiber production and advanced netting manufacturing capabilities. Key trade considerations involve the material's strength, UV resistance, mesh size, and fire retardancy, depending on the intended application. The global demand for durable, lightweight, and versatile netting solutions drives significant international trade in these products, supporting infrastructure, safety, and leisure industries.
What products fall under HS code 560819?
Cargo nets, Safety netting, Sports goal nets, Bird netting, Barrier nets, Scaffolding nets, Decorative netting, Climbing nets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 560819?
This code is often confused with 560811, which is specifically for fishing nets, or 560890, which covers netting made from non-man-made textile materials. The key differentiator is the "other than fishing" end-use and the man-made material.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 560819?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 560819 in UN Comtrade data were China ($476M, 44% of world exports), Vietnam (about $78M) and Germany ($74M). World exports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 560819?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 560819 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($101M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($91M) and France ($42M). World imports came to about $940M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 560819 structured?
HS code 560819 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (56) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (08) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 560819?
In Brazil, HS code 560819 is NCM 5608.19.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.