Product classification
HS code for Sisal baler twine: 5607.21
Twine, binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave.
Classification of sisal baler twine under HS 5607.21
Sisal baler twine is classified under HS code 5607.21. This code is part of Chapter 56, which encompasses wadding, felt, nonwovens, and special yarns, including twine, cordage, and rope. Heading 5607 specifically covers twine, cordage, ropes, and cables, whether or not plaited or braided. Subheading 5607.21 is a specific provision for binder or baler twine made from sisal or other textile fibers of the genus Agave. The classification is determined by both the material composition and the intended use. Baler twine is a heavy-duty twine used in agricultural machinery to bind hay, straw, or silage into bales. It must possess specific physical properties, such as high tensile strength and a particular linear density (decitex), to function within automated baling equipment. The fibers are derived from the Agave sisalana plant, which provides the necessary durability and resistance to environmental degradation required for agricultural applications.
- Covers
- Sisal binder twine
- Sisal baler twine for hay
- Agave fiber agricultural twine
- Spools of sisal twine for baling machines
- 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. Sisal baler twine is often confused with HS code 5607.29, which covers "other" sisal twine and rope. The distinction is strictly functional; 5607.21 is only for binder or baler twine. If the sisal cordage is intended for general packaging, marine use, or decoration, it falls under 5607.29. Additionally, baler twine made from synthetic materials like polyethylene or polypropylene is classified under 5607.41, not 5607.21. Misclassification can also occur with HS code 5304, which covers raw sisal fibers that have not yet been spun into twine.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560721 (the code used for sisal baler twine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560721 (the code used for sisal 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 sisal 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 sisal baler twine
Brazil classifies sisal 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 sisal baler twine
What is the HS code for Sisal baler twine?
The HS code for Sisal baler twine is 560721 (Twine; binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave). The specific HS code for sisal binder or baler twine is 5607.21.
How do I classify Sisal baler twine for customs?
Sisal 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 different from regular sisal rope?
Baler twine is specifically manufactured for use in agricultural baling machines and is classified under 5607.21, whereas regular sisal rope is classified under 5607.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of sisal baler twine (HS 560721)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560721 (the code used for sisal 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 sisal baler twine (HS 560721)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560721 (the code used for sisal 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 Sisal baler twine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560721 for Sisal 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 sisal baler twine in Brazil?
In Brazil, sisal baler twine (HS 560721) is classified under NCM 5607.21.00.