Product classification

HS code for Twine: 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.

Classification of twine under HS 5609.00

HS code 5609.00 covers articles of yarn, strip, or the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, and articles of twine, cordage, rope, or cables, not elsewhere specified or included. This classification is found in Chapter 56, which deals with wadding, felt, nonwovens, special yarns, twine, cordage, rope, and cables. Unlike heading 5607, which covers the raw twine or rope itself in bulk or on reels, 5609.00 is intended for finished products made from these materials that have been further worked or assembled into a specific article. This follows GRI 1 and the specific chapter notes that distinguish between the material and the finished article. To be classified here, the item must not be more specifically described in another heading of the nomenclature. It is a "basket" category for miscellaneous textile cordage products that have a specific utility but lack a dedicated HS code.

Covers
  • Twine or rope cut to length with looped ends
  • Decorative cordage items not for apparel
  • Industrial twine assemblies for specific machinery
  • Knotted twine articles not used for fishing or agriculture
  • Leashes or tethers made of rope (not for pets)
  • Textile slings for lifting loads made of twine or cordage
Also under 5609.00
  • 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. The most common misclassification is with HS code 5607, which covers twine, cordage, and rope in its raw, continuous form. If the product is simply a roll of twine, it belongs in 5607. Another frequent error involves HS code 5608, which is specifically for knotted netting of twine or rope. If the article is a net, 5608 takes precedence. Furthermore, if the twine article is a finished consumer good like a pet leash, it should be classified under 4201.00, and if it is a toy for animals, it may fall under Chapter 95.

5607.90Twine, 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 plastics56.07Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics56.08Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials4201.00Saddlery and harness; for any animal (including traces, leads, knee pads, muzzles, saddle cloths, saddle bags, dog coats and the like), of any materials

Top exporters and importers of HS 560900 (the code used for twine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560900 (the code used for twine) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 560900, not only twine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $432M
  2. 2 Germany $53M
  3. 3 United States $40M

World total: $929M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $155M
  2. 2 Germany $67M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$46M

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 twine

Brazil splits HS 5609.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5609.00.10Articles of cotton yarn, twine, cordage or rope
  • 5609.00.90Articles of other yarn, strip, twine or rope

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

Questions about twine

What is the HS code for Twine?

The HS code for Twine is 560900 (Yarn; articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included).

How do I classify Twine for customs?

Twine is classified under HS code 560900 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for articles made of twine?

Finished articles made of twine that are not specified elsewhere are classified under HS code 5609.00.

Is a roll of garden twine classified here?

No, a standard roll of twine used for gardening is classified under HS code 5607, as it is considered the raw material rather than a finished "article" of twine.

Which countries are the top exporters of twine (HS 560900)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560900 (the code used for twine) 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 twine (HS 560900)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 560900 (the code used for twine) 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.

Is the HS code for Twine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 560900 for 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 twine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 560900 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for twine depends on the product's details: 5609.00.10 (Articles of cotton yarn, twine, cordage or rope), 5609.00.90 (Articles of other yarn, strip, twine or rope).