What is the GST (IGST) rate for HSN code 56072100?

HSN code 56072100 (Rope & Twine) attracts 5% IGST under Schedule I of the GST notification.

What is the customs duty (BCD) for HSN code 56072100?

The Basic Customs Duty (BCD) for HSN code 56072100 is 10%. On import, the landed duty also adds Social Welfare Surcharge (on BCD) and IGST (on the duty-inclusive value).

What does HSN code 56072100 cover?

HSN code 56072100 covers Rope & Twine. It sits under Chapter 56 – Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, in Section XI – TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES.

What is the unit of measurement for HSN code 56072100?

The standard unit of quantity (UQC) for HSN code 56072100 is kg, as listed in the Customs Tariff.

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Rope & Twine HSN Code 5607

Q: What is the HSN code for Rope & Twine?

The HSN code for Rope & Twine is 56072100, classified under Chapter 56 – Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof of India's Customs Tariff (ITC-HS).

Q: What is the HSN code for rope / twine?

Sisal binder or baler twine is classified under 56072100, with other sisal cordage under 56072900, within heading 5607.

5% IGSTSchedule I

Twine, cordage, ropes and cables (of textile materials) are classified under HSN heading 5607. Binder/baler twine and other sisal twine each have their own tariff item.

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Heading

5607

Primary code

56072100

GST / IGST

Customs duty (BCD)

10%

Rope & Twine HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes 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 genus agave :). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN code	Description	IGST	BCD
56072100	Binder or baler twine	5%	10%
56072900	Other	5%	10%

FTA preferential rates: 12 partner agreement(s) listed for 56072100; best preferential rate 0% via ASEAN countries; 9 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for rope & twine?

The HSN code for rope & twine is 5607 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for rope & twine the most common is 56072100, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How rope & twine is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for rope & twine narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

Chapter 562-digitWadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof
56074-digit headingTWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES, WHETHER OR NOT PLAITED OR BRAIDED AND WHETHER OR NOT IMPREGNATED, COATED, COVERED OR SHEATHED WITH RUBBER OR PLASTICS genus Agave :
5607216-digit subheadingTWINE, CORDAGE, ROPES AND CABLES, WHETHER OR NOT PLAITED OR BRAIDED AND WHETHER OR NOT IMPREGNATED, COATED, COVERED OR SHEATHED WITH RUBBER OR PLASTICS genus Agave :
560721008-digit tariff itemBinder or baler twine

Section XI — TEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES

GST on rope & twine

Rope & Twine (HSN 5607) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 56072100 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported rope & twine

When rope & twine (HSN 56072100) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 10%, AIDC 10%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 18% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: ₹32.278. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 56072100 →

Conclusion

The HSN code for rope & twine is 5607 at the heading level, with 56072100 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.