5607.90.15.00 - Of jute or other textile bast fibers of heading 5303

This HTS category, 5607.90.15.00, specifically classifies twine, cordage, ropes, and cables manufactured from jute or other textile bast fibers derived from heading 5303. This encompasses a wide range of cordage products made from these natural, fibrous materials, distinct from those made from other specific fibers. The products within this classification are characterized by their fibrous construction and their use in various applications, from packaging and general utility to more specialized industrial uses, provided they are not specifically covered by other subheadings.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike 5607.90.10.00, which is exclusively for cordage made from coir, and the unnumbered sibling dedicated to abaca and other hard leaf fibers, this category targets only jute and the bast fibers described in heading 5303. The residual "Other" category (5607.90.90.00) serves as a catch-all for any cordage not falling under the more specific material classifications at this level. Therefore, correct classification hinges on the precise identification of the primary textile bast fiber used in the manufacture of the twine, cordage, rope, or cable.

As a leaf node, 5607.90.15.00 does not have further subdivisions. Classification at this level is final, requiring careful examination of the material composition. Examples of goods that would fall here include jute twine used for bundling, burlap rope, and cordage made from kenaf or ramie, all of which are derived from textile bast fibers of heading 5303. The description "Of jute or other textile bast fibers of heading 5303" is the definitive criterion for inclusion within this specific classification.