Heading · Section XI

5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics

5607
  • 6%–12%UK
  • 6%–12%EU
  • 30%–60%Türkiye
  • 0%–7%USA
  • US$2.9bnWorld trade in 2024

Heading 5607 is divided into 6 six-digit subheadings and sits in chapter 56, wadding, felt and nonwovens.

The UK Global Tariff divides heading 5607 into 20 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 12% (average 8.4%).

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, heading 5607 covers 12 tariff lines and the duty is between 6% and 12%.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides heading 5607 into 15 tariff lines; the statutory rate is between 30% and 60% (average 54%).

In the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, heading 5607 covers 16 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 7%. 4 of them are duty-free. 2 lines have a specific or compound duty.

In 2024, countries exported heading 5607 goods worth US$2.9bn (+4.5% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$924.2m), followed by Portugal.

The biggest buyer was the United States, with imports of US$386.6m.

The United Kingdom ranked 9th among 182 exporters with US$57.3m.

The United Kingdom imported US$77.2m.

Duty rates compared

UK 6% – 12% Third-country duty 20 tariff lines · average 8.4% EU 6% – 12% Third-country duty 12 tariff lines · average 8.5% Türkiye 30% – 60% Statutory rate (Law 474) 15 tariff lines · average 54% USA Free – 7% General (MFN) 16 tariff lines · average 3.1% · 2× specific or compound duty

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

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World trade in 2024

5607 · US$2.9bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$282kUS$282k+US$9.2m+US$40.1m+> US$96.9m

Exports: 182
  1. China: US$924.2m
  2. Portugal: US$223.6m
  3. United States: US$171.7m
  4. India: US$162.4m
  5. South Korea: US$123.8m
  6. Germany: US$96.9m
  7. Vietnam: US$90.3m
  8. Czechia: US$67.2m
  9. United Kingdom: US$57.3m
  10. Thailand: US$49.3m
  11. France: US$48.8m
  12. Spain: US$47m
  13. Japan: US$46.3m
  14. Belgium: US$45.1m
  15. Türkiye: US$44m
  16. Hungary: US$43.7m
  17. Netherlands: US$41m
  18. Taiwan: US$40.1m
  19. Italy: US$39.8m
  20. Greece: US$33.8m
  21. Lithuania: US$32.2m
  22. Hong Kong SAR China: US$31.9m
  23. Brazil: US$31.1m
  24. Bangladesh: US$30.5m
  25. Canada: US$29.9m
  26. Poland: US$28.3m
  27. Slovakia: US$23.8m
  28. Mexico: US$22.2m
  29. Tanzania: US$18.1m
  30. Guatemala: US$15.7m
  31. Sri Lanka: US$15.1m
  32. Saudi Arabia: US$14.7m
  33. Austria: US$14.7m
  34. Norway: US$13.9m
  35. Denmark: US$13.6m
  36. Philippines: US$12.7m
  37. Malaysia: US$12.7m
  38. Sweden: US$11.6m
  39. South Africa: US$10.7m
  40. Egypt: US$10m
  41. Singapore: US$9.8m
  42. Latvia: US$9.6m
  43. Madagascar: US$9.3m
  44. Indonesia: US$9.2m
  45. Serbia: US$9m
  46. United Arab Emirates: US$9m
  47. Switzerland: US$8.7m
  48. Russia: US$7.6m
  49. Colombia: US$7.6m
  50. Romania: US$6.7m
  51. Tunisia: US$5.1m
  52. Pakistan: US$4.9m
  53. Peru: US$3.9m
  54. Costa Rica: US$3.5m
  55. Australia: US$3.3m
  56. New Zealand: US$3.3m
  57. Iran: US$3.2m
  58. Ireland: US$3m
  59. Kenya: US$2.6m
  60. Finland: US$2.5m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$924.2m 31.4%
2 Portugal US$223.6m 7.6%
3 United States US$171.7m 5.8%
4 India US$162.4m 5.5%
5 South Korea US$123.8m 4.2%
6 Germany US$96.9m 3.3%
7 Vietnam US$90.3m 3.1%
8 Czechia US$67.2m 2.3%
9 United Kingdom US$57.3m 1.9%
10 Thailand US$49.3m 1.7%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$386.6m 13.1%
2 France US$111.5m 3.8%
3 Germany US$109.9m 3.7%
4 Vietnam US$106.3m 3.6%
5 Indonesia US$96.4m 3.3%
6 Mexico US$94.6m 3.2%
7 Netherlands US$87.1m 3%
8 China US$77.9m 2.6%
9 United Kingdom US$77.2m 2.6%
10 Italy US$64.7m 2.2%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics?

Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics fall under HS heading 5607, part of chapter 56, in section XI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on twine, cordage, ropes and cables in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 5607 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6% to 12%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on twine, cordage, ropes and cables in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 5607 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 6% to 12%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most twine, cordage, ropes and cables?

China, with US$924.2m in 2024 (31.4% of world exports).