Polyethylene or polypropylene cordage from India
India exported $113 million of polyethylene or polypropylene cordage (HS 5607.49) in FY2025-26, down 13% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12.7% to 17% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 40.2% to 44.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12.7%China 40.2%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $113MDown 13.1% on last year
- HS code
- 5607.49Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5607.49.10.00 | Other: Of wide nonfibrillated strip | 2.7% | 12.7% | 40.2% |
| 5607.49.15.00 | Other, not braided or plaited: Measuring less than <il>4.8 mm</il> in diameter (201) | 7% | 17% | 44.5% |
| 5607.49.25.00 | Other, not braided or plaited: Other (201) | 9.8¢/kg + 5.3% | – | – |
| 5607.49.30.00 | Other: Other (669) | 3.6% | 13.6% | 41.1% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of polyethylene or polypropylene cordage
India's exports to all countries under HS 5607.49, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 5607.49 is 8%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on polyethylene or polypropylene cordage from India?
12.7% to 17% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 5607.49, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 40.2% to 44.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for polyethylene or polypropylene cordage?
5607.49, under heading 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: ). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export polyethylene or polypropylene cordage?
Yes. India exported $113 million under HS 5607.49 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.