5607.49.15.00Twine, cordage, ropes and cables
Also written 5607491500 and 5607.49.1500
HTS Code 5607.49.15.00 covers any article best defined as Textile and Textile ArticlesWadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereofTwine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics: Of polyethylene or polypropylene:Other:Other, not braided or plaited:Measuring less than 4.8 mm in diameter (201) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from China pay 44.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
From China, the total duty on 5607.49.15.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 42% to 44.5%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 5607.49.15.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 8, 2026
- Total duty
- 44.5%
- $4,450.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 44.97%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,497.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty7%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 5607.49.15.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 7%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AUBHCLCOILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 76.5%
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- China44.5%
- Mexico17%
- Canada17%
- Vietnam19.5%
- Germany10%
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 5607.49.15.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $6M of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00), up 0% on 2024, mostly from Canada (49%), China (23%) and Vietnam (16%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $3M | 49% | 1% | 17%0% with USMCA |
| China | $1M | 23% | 18% | 44.5% |
| Vietnam | $934K | 16% | 9% | 19.5% |
| Portugal | $380K | 6% | 51% | 10% |
| Germany | $161K | 3% | 2200% | 10% |
| Thailand | $55K | 1% | New | 19.5% |
| India | $48K | 1% | 182% | 17% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0% | 110% | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0% | 50% | 17% |
| Denmark | $13K | 0% | New | 10% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 5607.49.15.00 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from China pay 44.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7% |
| 44.5% |
| Mexico | 7% |
| 17%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 7% |
| 17%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 7% |
| 19.5% |
| Germany | 7% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 7% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 7% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 7% |
| 10% |
| India | 7% |
| 17% |
| Ireland | 7% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 7% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 7% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 7% |
| 19.5% |
| Malaysia | 7% |
| 17% |
| United Kingdom | 7% |
| 17% |
| France | 7% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 7% |
| 17% |
| Brazil | 7% |
| 44.5% |
| Bangladesh | 7% |
| 17% |
| Cambodia | 7% |
| 17% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from China pay 44.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Mexico pay 17% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Canada pay 17% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Vietnam pay 19.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from India pay 17% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (5.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Thailand pay 19.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Malaysia pay 17% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from United Kingdom pay 17% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (3%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Indonesia pay 17% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Brazil pay 44.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Bangladesh pay 17% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Cambodia pay 17% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Nov 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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What does HTS code 5607.49.15.00 cover?
HTS code 5607.49.15.00 covers twine, cordage, ropes and cables (Measuring less than 4.8 mm in diameter (201)), classified under Chapter 56 (Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 7%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5607.49.15.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 5607.49.15.00 is 7%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (AU,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO, KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 76.5%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from China?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from China pay 44.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Vietnam pay 19.5% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Mexico?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of twine, cordage, ropes and cables (HTS 5607.49.15.00) from Mexico pay 17% in duties: the 7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 5607.49.15.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $6M of twine, cordage, ropes and cables under HTS 5607.49.15.00, mostly from Canada (49%), China (23%) and Vietnam (16%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 5607.49.15.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 5607.49.15.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-08.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 5607.49.15.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 56, with its notes (PDF)
- USITCHTS Section 11 notes, printed with Chapter 50 (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 16 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 5607.49.15.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country