Product classification

HS code for Nylon rope: 5607.50

Twine, cordage, ropes, cables, of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.

Classification of nylon rope under HS 5607.50

Nylon rope is classified under HS code 560750. This classification is found in Chapter 56, which covers twine, cordage, ropes, and cables. Heading 5607 applies to these products whether or not they are plaited or braided and whether or not they are impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics. The subheading 560750 is designated for products made of other synthetic fibres, which refers to synthetic fibers other than polyethylene or polypropylene (which have their own subheadings 560741 and 560749). Since nylon is a polyamide, it falls into this other category. The classification is determined by the construction of the product—specifically that it consists of fibers twisted or braided together to form a cord or rope of a certain thickness. If the product is very thin, it might be classified as yarn in Chapter 54, but once it meets the criteria for twine, cordage, rope or cables based on its linear density (decitex), it moves to heading 5607. Nylon rope is widely used in marine, industrial, and climbing applications because of its elasticity and ability to absorb shock loads. When importing or exporting, it is vital to specify the fiber type, as ropes made of natural fibers or different synthetics are classified under different subheadings within heading 5607.

Covers
  • Braided nylon rope
  • Twisted polyamide cordage
  • Nylon marine ropes
  • Nylon climbing ropes (not part of a kit)
Also under 5607.50
  • Teufelberger (climbing and industrial ropes)
  • Samson Rope (high-performance marine ropes)
  • Bridon-Bekaert (specialty ropes)
  • Cortland Company (synthetic ropes for extreme applications)

Codes often confused with 5607.50

Common mistake. Nylon rope is often misclassified under HS code 560741 or 560749, which are specifically for polyethylene or polypropylene ropes. While they look similar, the chemical composition of the fiber is the deciding factor. Another error is classifying thin nylon cord as synthetic filament yarn under 5402. The distinction depends on the decitex; products exceeding 10,000 decitex are generally considered twine/rope in Chapter 56. Finally, if the rope is made into a specific article like a cargo net, it would move to 5608.

5607.41Twine; binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene5607.49Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed54.02Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex56.08Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials

Top exporters and importers of HS 560750 (the code used for nylon rope), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560750 (the code used for nylon rope) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 10% 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 560750, not only nylon rope.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $635M
  2. 2 United States $125M
  3. 3 Germany $57M

World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $119M
  2. 2 United States $112M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$64M

World total: $1.1B 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 nylon rope

Brazil splits HS 5607.50 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about nylon rope

What is the HS code for Nylon rope?

The HS code for Nylon rope is 560750 (Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics). The HS code for rope made of nylon (polyamide) is 560750.

How do I classify Nylon rope for customs?

Nylon rope is classified under HS code 560750 — Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is braided nylon rope classified differently than twisted rope?

No, heading 5607 covers both braided and twisted constructions, so both types of nylon rope fall under 560750.

Which countries are the top exporters of nylon rope (HS 560750)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560750 (the code used for nylon rope) in UN Comtrade data were China ($635M, 44% of world exports), the United States ($125M) and Germany ($57M). World exports came to about $1.4B, 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 nylon rope (HS 560750)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 560750 (the code used for nylon rope) in UN Comtrade data were China ($119M, 10% of world imports), the United States ($112M) and Vietnam (about $64M). World imports 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.

Is the HS code for Nylon rope the same in all countries?

The base HS code 560750 for Nylon rope 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 nylon rope in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 560750 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for nylon rope depends on the product's details: 5607.50.11 (Nylon twine, cordage and rope), 5607.50.19 (Other polyamide twine, cordage and rope), 5607.50.90 (Twine and rope of other synthetic fibres).