Product classification

HS code for Rope: 5607.90

Twine, cordage, ropes, cables, of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics.

Classification of rope under HS 5607.90

Rope classified under HS code 5607.90 includes twine, cordage, and ropes made from materials not specifically listed in the preceding subheadings of 5607. Heading 5607 covers products that are produced by twisting or plaiting textile fibers. To be classified as rope or cordage rather than yarn, the product must meet certain technical criteria regarding its linear density (measured in decitex). Generally, products exceeding 10,000 decitex (1 gram per meter) are classified here. Subheading 5607.90 is the \"other\" category, typically capturing ropes made from natural vegetable fibers like jute, hemp, abaca (Manila hemp), or coir (coconut fiber), as well as certain specialty or blended fibers. These products are used in various industrial, marine, and agricultural applications where the specific properties of natural fibers—such as resistance to salt water or biodegradability—are required.

Covers
  • Manila (abaca) rope and cordage
  • Jute twine and rope
  • Coir (coconut fiber) ropes
  • True hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) cordage
  • Sisal-like ropes made from other agave fibers
  • Braided cordage made from blended natural fibers
Also under 5607.90
  • Samson Rope AmSteel-Blue
  • New England Ropes Sta-Set
  • West Marine Dock Line
  • SGT KNOTS Utility Rope
  • Cortland Plasma 12

Codes often confused with 5607.90

Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with 5607.41 and 5607.49, which are reserved for polyethylene or polypropylene, and 5607.50, which covers other synthetic fibers like nylon or polyester. Importers must identify the specific fiber type to choose the correct subheading. Additionally, very thin cordage may be misclassified as yarn in Chapters 50 through 55; the distinction depends on the decitex threshold. Finally, 7312.10 is used for stranded wire or ropes made of iron or steel, which are fundamentally different from textile ropes. Accurate fiber identification is critical for correct classification in heading 5607.

5609.00Yarn; articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included5607.41Twine; 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 sheathed5607.50Twine, 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 plastics7312.10Iron or steel; stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated56.07Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics

Top exporters and importers of HS 560790 (the code used for rope), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560790 (the code used for rope) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 9.6% 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 560790, not only rope.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $116M
  2. 2 Bangladesh* ~$33M
  3. 3 United States $24M

World total: $390M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $40M
  2. 2 United States $30M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$24M

World total: $420M 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 rope

Brazil splits HS 5607.90 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5607.90.10Cotton twine, cordage and rope
  • 5607.90.20Jute twine and rope, under Nm 0.75 per single yarn
  • 5607.90.90Twine and rope of other textile materials

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

Questions about rope

What is the HS code for Rope?

The HS code for Rope is 560790 (Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics). The HS code for rope made of natural fibers like jute or hemp is 5607.90.

How do I classify Rope for customs?

Rope is classified under HS code 560790 — Twine, cordage, ropes, cables; of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed with rubber or plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Is nylon rope under 5607.90?

No, nylon rope is classified under 5607.50 as it is made of synthetic fibers.

Which countries are the top exporters of rope (HS 560790)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560790 (the code used for rope) in UN Comtrade data were China ($116M, 30% of world exports), Bangladesh (about $33M) and the United States ($24M). World exports came to about $390M, 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 rope (HS 560790)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 560790 (the code used for rope) in UN Comtrade data were India ($40M, 9.6% of world imports), the United States ($30M) and Vietnam (about $24M). World imports came to about $420M, 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 Rope the same in all countries?

The base HS code 560790 for 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 rope in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 560790 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for rope depends on the product's details: 5607.90.10 (Cotton twine, cordage and rope), 5607.90.20 (Jute twine and rope, under Nm 0.75 per single yarn), 5607.90.90 (Twine and rope of other textile materials).