Product classification
HS code for Agave baler twine: 5607.21
Twine, binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave.
Classification of agave baler twine under HS 5607.21
Agave baler twine is classified under HS code 560721. This classification is found in Chapter 56, which covers wadding, felt, and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes, and cables. Heading 5607 specifically covers twine, cordage, rope, and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics. Subheading 560721 is dedicated to binder or baler twine made of sisal or other textile fibers of the genus Agave. The classification is determined by two primary factors: the material composition (Agave/Sisal) and the specific industrial application (baling or binding). Sisal is the most common fiber derived from the Agave plant used for this purpose. The General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6 guide this classification, as the subheading text explicitly identifies both the botanical source and the functional use of the twine in agricultural baling operations.
- Covers
- Sisal baler twine
- Agave binder twine
- Agricultural twine for hay baling
- Twisted sisal cordage specifically for binder machines
- Natural fiber twine for straw bundling
- Also under 5607.21
- Tama (baler twine, some natural fiber options)
- Piippo (twine manufacturer)
- John Deere (agricultural equipment, uses twine)
- New Holland (agricultural equipment)
Codes often confused with 5607.21
Common mistake. Agave baler twine is often confused with HS code 560729, which covers "other" twine made of sisal or agave that is not specifically for binding or baling (such as general-purpose utility rope). Another common misclassification is HS code 560741, which is for binder or baler twine made of polyethylene or polypropylene. While the function is identical, the material difference (synthetic vs. natural fiber) requires a different code. Additionally, raw sisal fibers are classified in Chapter 53 (specifically 5304), but once they are twisted into twine, they must move to Chapter 56.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560721 (the code used for agave baler twine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560721 (the code used for agave baler twine) in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 56% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 560721, not only agave baler twine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Brazil $28M 56% of world exports
- 2 Portugal $8.0M 16% of world exports
- 3 Egypt $4.5M 8.8% of world exports
World total: $51M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $24M 38% of world imports
- 2 France $12M 19% of world imports
- 3 Sudan* ~$3.8M 5.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $64M 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 agave baler twine
Brazil classifies agave baler twine under NCM 5607.21.00: HS 5607.21 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about agave baler twine
What is the HS code for Agave baler twine?
The HS code for Agave baler twine is 560721 (Twine; binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave). The correct HS code for binder or baler twine made of sisal or other agave fibers is 560721.
How do I classify Agave baler twine for customs?
Agave baler twine is classified under HS code 560721 — Twine; binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is baler twine distinguished from regular rope?
Baler twine is typically distinguished by its specific thickness (measured in decitex) and its packaging, which is designed for use in agricultural baling machinery, whereas regular rope falls under "other" subheadings like 560729.
Which countries are the top exporters of agave baler twine (HS 560721)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560721 (the code used for agave baler twine) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($28M, 56% of world exports), Portugal ($8.0M) and Egypt ($4.5M). World exports came to about $51M, 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 agave baler twine (HS 560721)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560721 (the code used for agave baler twine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($24M, 38% of world imports), France ($12M) and Sudan (about $3.8M). World imports came to about $64M, 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.
Is the HS code for Agave baler twine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560721 for Agave baler twine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for agave baler twine in Brazil?
In Brazil, agave baler twine (HS 560721) is classified under NCM 5607.21.00.