HS 5608 — Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials
Harmonized System heading · Chapter 56 Wadding, felt, nonwovens
HS Code
4-digit heading
Chapter 56
Chapter 56 Wadding, felt, nonwovens
Typical duty
By subheading & market
What HS 5608 covers
Wadding, felt, nonwovens, and special yarns and textile articles n.e.s.
Classification notes
Manufacturing method (felt vs nonwoven) determines the heading.
Back to Chapter 56
Frequently asked questions about HS 5608
What is HS 5608?
Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials is a 4-digit Harmonized System (HS) heading under Chapter 56 (Wadding, felt, nonwovens). It groups goods before national 6-digit subheadings.
Which products are classified under HS 5608?
Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and other made up nets, of textile materials covers the products described by this heading. To classify a specific good, determine the precise 6-digit HS subheading, since rates and rules apply at the subheading level.
How do I find the import duty for HS 5608 goods?
Identify the 6-digit subheading for your product, then check the MFN rate and any preferential rate for your destination market (e.g. China, the United States, the EU). 169e’s country tariff pages list rates per HS chapter.
What should I watch for when classifying HS 5608 products?
Manufacturing method (felt vs nonwoven) determines the heading.