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56.07 - Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided and whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics (+). - Of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus Agave : 5607.21 - - Binder or baler twine 5607.29 - - Other - Of polyethylene or polypropylene : 5607.41 - - Binder or baler twine 5607.49 - - Other 5607.50 - Of other synthetic fibres This heading covers twine, cordage, ropes and cables, produced by twisting or by plaiting or braiding. (1) Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, not plaited or braided. Parts (I) (Bk(1). and (2) (particularly the Table) of the General Explanatory Note m Section XI set out t e circumstances in which sin leymultiple (folded) or cabled yarns are regarded as twine, cordage, ropes or cables of tbis eading. t Textile yarn reinforced with metal thread is always classified here and differs from metallised yarn of heading 56.05 in that the metal strand is usually thicker and acts as a reinforcing agent only and not for any ornamental purpose. This group also includes twine, cordage, ropes and cables obtained from fibrillating strip which has been more or less completely split into filaments by twisting. (2) Plaited or braided twine, cordage, ropes and cables. These are in all cases classified here regardless of their weight per metre. They are usually tubular braids which are generally made of coarser materials than the braids of heading58.08. However, the plaited goods of this heading differ fiom those of heading 58.08 less by the nature of the yarn used than by the fact that they are tightly plaited, with a compact structure, makin them suitable for use as twine, cordage, ropes or cables. In addition, they are usually unco oured. The most important fibres used in the manufacture of twine, cordage, ropes or cables are hemp, jute, sisal, cotton, coir and syuthetic fibres. Twine, cordage, ropes and cables of paper yarn are classified here only if plaited or reinforced with metal thread. Twine, cordage, ropes and cables are used as binder twine, for tying packages, towing, loading, etc. Their cross-section is usually round but some (e.g., some transmission cables have a square, trapezoidal or triangular section, They are normally unbleached, but may e dyed, ated to make them rot-proof, formed of different coloured strands, or impregnated, coate ,covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics. b impr'6i" These products are classified here whether or not cut to length. The heading excludes : (a) Fancy cords as used by confectioners, florists, etc., of heading 56.05. (b) Gimped yarn, chenille yarn and loop wale-yarn of heading 56.06. (c) Articles of heading 56.09. (d) Milanaise and similar cords and other gimped textile products of heading 58.08. (e) Cords, braids and the like, whether or not coated, impregnated or reinforced with metal, of a kind used in industry as packing or lubricating materials (heading 59.11). (f) Scrap twine, cordage, ropes and cables of heading 63.10. (g) Abrasive coated twine, cord, etc. (heading 68.05). (h) Articles for gymnastics (heading 95.06).
Subheading Explanatory Notes. Subheading 5607.21 This subheadin covers single twine of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus Agave having a " Z " twist an a minimum twine breaking force calculated by means of the followtng formula : d (R being the twine breaking force in decanewtons (daN) and n being the runnage of twine in metres Per kg-) For exam le, the minimum breakin force for twine number 150 (150 m er kg) is 98 daN, for twine number 290 (200 rn per kg) is 69 dal$ and for twine number 300 (300 m per fg) is 40 daN. Subheading 5607.41 This subheading covers single twine of polyethylene or polypropylene, stabilised against degradation by sunlight, having a " Z " twist, and : (a) a minimum twine breaking force calculated by means of the following formula : R= 32,400 n (R being the twine breaking force in decanewtons (daN) and n being the runnage of the twine in metres per k%); (b) an average minimum knot breaking force calculated by means of the following formula . (R'being the average knot breaking force in daN). For example, a minimum twine breaking force of 98 daN and an average knot breaking force of 57 daN would apply for twine number 330 (330 m per kg).
Notes. 1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Wadding, felt or nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with substances or preparations (for example, perfumes or cosmetics of Chapter 33, soaps or detergents of heading 34.01, polishes, creams or similar preparations of heading 34.05, fabric softeners of heading 38.09) where the textile material is present merely as a carrying medium; (b) Textile products of heading 58.11; (c) Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a backing of felt or nonwovens (heading 68.05); (d) Agglomerated or reconstituted mica, on a backing of felt or nonwovens (heading 68.14); (e) Metal foil on a backing of felt or nonwovens (generally Section XIV or XV); or (f) Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers) and napkin liners and similar articles of heading 96.19. 2.- The term “felt” includes needleloom felt and fabrics consisting of a web of textile fibres the cohesion of which has been enhanced by a stitch-bonding process using fibres from the web itself. 3.- Headings 56.02 and 56.03 cover respectively felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber whatever the nature of these materials (compact or cellular). Heading 56.03 also includes nonwovens in which plastics or rubber forms the bonding substance. Headings 56.02 and 56.03 do not, however, cover : (a) Felt impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber, containing 50 % or less by weight of textile material or felt completely embedded in plastics or rubber (Chapter 39 or 40); (b) Nonwovens, either completely embedded in plastics or rubber, or entirely coated or covered on both sides with such materials, provided that such coating or covering can be seen with the naked eye with no account being taken of any resulting change of colour (Chapter 39 or 40); or (c) Plates, sheets or strip of cellular plastics or cellular rubber combined with felt or nonwovens, where the textile material is present merely for reinforcing purposes (Chapter 39 or 40). 4.- Heading 56.04 does not cover textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, in which the impregnation, coating or covering cannot be seen with the naked eye (usually Chapters 50 to 55); for the purpose of this provision, no account should be taken of any resulting change of colour.