India to USA trade data · HS 5607
Exporting Ropes, Twine & Cordage from India to the USA
In 2025, the US imported $23.8M of ropes, twine & cordage (HS 5607) from India, 7.9% of all US imports of this product, making India the 5th largest supplier of 77 countries.
- US imports from India, 2025
- $23.8M
- Jan–Aug 2026 vs last year
- -30.2%
- India's rank
- 5th of 77
- Share of US imports
- 7.9%
- Average duty paid
- 22.9%
- Shipped by sea
- 97%
Five-year trend
US imports of ropes, twine & cordage from India
Jan–Aug 2026: $11.1M, down 30.2% on the same months last year.
Competition
Who supplies the US with ropes, twine & cordage
US imports of HS 5607 by country of origin, 2025. Total from all 77 countries: $302M.
| Country | US imports, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1. China | $56.2M | 18.6% |
| 2. Vietnam | $26.8M | 8.9% |
| 3. Portugal | $25.6M | 8.5% |
| 4. Brazil | $24.3M | 8% |
| 5. India | $23.8M | 7.9% |
| 6. United Kingdom | $22.3M | 7.4% |
| 7. Canada | $22.2M | 7.3% |
| 8. Mexico | $21.9M | 7.3% |
US ports of entry
US ports for ropes, twine & cordage from India
Top US ports for HS 5607 imports from India by value, 2025. 97% came by sea, 100% of that in containers.
| US port | Value, 2025 | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | $5M | 21% |
| Houston, TX | $4.1M | 17.2% |
| Norfolk-Newport News, VA | $3.5M | 14.9% |
| Newark, NJ | $2.4M | 10.2% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $2.1M | 8.8% |
| Port Everglades, FL | $955K | 4% |
US duty
Duty paid on ropes, twine & cordage from India
Across all HS 5607 imports from India, the duty US Customs calculated came to 22.9% of their value in Jan–Aug 2026, against 23.8% across 2025.
This is an average over every product in the heading, not the rate for a specific item. Your rate depends on the product's 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when it enters the US.
Questions
Ropes, Twine & Cordage from India to the USA: FAQs
How much ropes, twine & cordage does the US import from India?
$23.8M in 2025 (HS 5607), which made India the 5th largest supplier of 77 countries with 7.9% of US imports. In Jan–Aug 2026 it was $11.1M, down 30.2% on the same months of 2025.
Which countries compete with India for ropes, twine & cordage in the US market?
China (18.6%), Vietnam (8.9%), Portugal (8.5%) are the other main suppliers, by share of US imports in 2025.
What duty do US importers pay on ropes, twine & cordage from India?
On average, the duty paid was 22.9% of the value of ropes, twine & cordage from India in Jan–Aug 2026 (23.8% across 2025). That is an average over every product in heading 5607: the rate for your goods depends on their 10-digit HTS code and the tariff actions in force when they enter. The importer pays it, usually through a customs broker.
Which US ports receive ropes, twine & cordage from India?
Savannah, GA (21%), Houston, TX (17.2%), Norfolk-Newport News, VA (14.9%) took the most by value in 2025. About 97% arrived by sea and 2% by air.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau international trade data (general imports, and duty calculated on imports for consumption), 2021–2025 and Jan–Aug 2026.
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