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HS code for manila hemp twine and cordage
5607.90 Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited: other
In the UK Trade Tariff’s list of everyday names, “manila hemp twine and cordage” points to subheading 5607.90: twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited: other. Check the description and the notes of the chapter before declaring: the right code depends on what the goods are made of and how they are used.
The UK Global Tariff divides 5607.90 into 5 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 8% (average 7.2%).
In the EU Combined Nomenclature, 5607.90 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 6% and 8%.
The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides 5607.90 into 4 tariff lines; the duty is between 6% and 8% (average 7%).
Duty rates compared
UK 6% – 8% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 7.2% 
EU 6% – 8% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 7% 
Türkiye 6% – 8% Third-country duty 4 tariff lines · average 7% 
USA Free – 6.3% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 1.9% 
Canada Free – 10% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 6.7% 
Mexico 25% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Brazil Free – 16.2% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 10.8% 
Argentina Free – 18% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 14.4% 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
New Zealand Free – 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines · average 2.5% 
Japan Free – 2.5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 1.7% 
Taiwan 6.8% – 10% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 9.2% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 8 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
North Macedonia 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Nigeria 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line See also
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for manila hemp twine and cordage?
Manila hemp twine and cordage are classified under 5607.90 (Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited: other) in the Harmonized System. National tariffs add more digits; see the lines on this page.