HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5609.00 – Yarn; articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included
HS code 5609.00 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included. It is used for braided lanyards, decorative tassels, rope handles for bags, woven textile belts and macrame plant hangers.
What HS 5609.00 covers
This HS code acts as a residual category, encompassing articles made from yarn, strips, twine, cordage, rope, or cables that are not specifically classified elsewhere in the preceding headings (like 5404 and 5405 for strips, or 5607 for specific ropes). This "not elsewhere specified or included" nature means it covers a diverse range of finished or semi-finished products derived from these basic textile components. Trade in this category is driven by specialized industrial applications, niche consumer goods, and components for further manufacturing. Importers might be manufacturers needing specific textile components, or retailers of unique cordage-based items. Exporters are typically countries with versatile textile manufacturing sectors capable of producing custom or specialized articles. The variety of materials and forms makes it challenging to pinpoint a single trade pattern, but it generally reflects demand for custom textile solutions.
- Covers
- Braided lanyards
- Decorative tassels
- Rope handles for bags
- Woven textile belts
- Macrame plant hangers
- Corded keychains
- Rope ladders (components)
- Textile slings
- Examples
- Nite Ize Gear Tie
- IKEA Rope Handles
- Anthropologie Macrame Decor
- Patagonia Woven Belts
- Black Diamond Rope Slings
Codes often confused with 5609.00
Common mistake. This code is a "basket" category, often confused with more specific headings like 5607 (for general ropes/cordage) or even chapters covering finished textile articles (e.g., Chapter 63 for made-up textile articles). The key is that the article must be *of* yarn, strip, twine, cordage, rope, or cables, and *not* more specifically classified elsewhere.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 560900, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 560900 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 $432M 47% of world exports
- 2 Germany $53M 5.7% of world exports
- 3 United States $40M 4.3% of world exports
World total: $929M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $155M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $67M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$46M 5.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $846M 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 codes for 5609.00 2
Brazil splits HS 5609.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5609.00.10 Articles of cotton yarn, twine, cordage or ropeDe algodão
- 5609.00.90 Articles of other yarn, strip, twine or ropeOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 56.09 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5609.00
What is HS code 560900?
HS code 560900 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yarn; articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included. This HS code acts as a residual category, encompassing articles made from yarn, strips, twine, cordage, rope, or cables that are not specifically classified elsewhere in the preceding headings (like 5404 and 5405 for strips, or 5607 for specific ropes). This "not elsewhere specified or included" nature means it covers a diverse range of finished or semi-finished products derived from these basic textile components. Trade in this category is driven by specialized industrial applications, niche consumer goods, and components for further manufacturing. Importers might be manufacturers needing specific textile components, or retailers of unique cordage-based items. Exporters are typically countries with versatile textile manufacturing sectors capable of producing custom or specialized articles. The variety of materials and forms makes it challenging to pinpoint a single trade pattern, but it generally reflects demand for custom textile solutions.
What products fall under HS code 560900?
Braided lanyards, Decorative tassels, Rope handles for bags, Woven textile belts, Macrame plant hangers, Corded keychains, Rope ladders (components), Textile slings
What are common misclassifications for HS code 560900?
This code is a "basket" category, often confused with more specific headings like 5607 (for general ropes/cordage) or even chapters covering finished textile articles (e.g., Chapter 63 for made-up textile articles). The key is that the article must be *of* yarn, strip, twine, cordage, rope, or cables, and *not* more specifically classified elsewhere.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 560900?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 560900 in UN Comtrade data were China ($432M, 47% of world exports), Germany ($53M) and the United States ($40M). World exports came to about $929M, 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 560900?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 560900 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($155M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($67M) and Vietnam (about $46M). World imports came to about $846M, 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 560900 structured?
HS code 560900 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (56) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 560900?
Brazil splits HS code 560900 into 2 NCM codes: 5609.00.10 (Articles of cotton yarn, twine, cordage or rope), 5609.00.90 (Articles of other yarn, strip, twine or rope). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.