Kenya HS Code

HS Code 560900: Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included in Kenya

Q: Is HS code 560900 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 560900 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Kenya extends it under EAC CET.

Q: What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 560900?

Kenya classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC CET), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 560900 in Kenya?

The official source is https://www.kra.go.ke/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 560900 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 560900 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Kenya extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 560900 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, Heading 5609: Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included.

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Classification Path of HS Code 560900 in Kenya

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 56

Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof

HS Code 5609

Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 560900

Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included

HS Code 56090000

Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, or of twine, cordage, ropes or cables of heading 5607, n.e.s.

Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Kenya, HS 560900 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

Local name EAC CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.kra.go.ke/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5609

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5609

1 560900: Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included $936.0K

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Top Kenya export Product Under HS Code 5609

1 560900: Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included $5.8K

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Related HS Code to Kenya Yarn and Cordage Articles (560900)

HS Code 56090000

Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, or of twine, cordage, ropes or cables of heading 5607, n.e.s.

HS Code 560121

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps : Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof : Of cotton

HS Code 560122

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps : Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof : Of manmade fibres

HS Code 560129

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps : Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof : Other

HS Code 560130

Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps : Textile flock and dust and mill neps

HS Code 560210

Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Needleloom felt and stitchbonded fibre fabrics

HS Code 560221

Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Other felt, not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Of wool or fine animal hair

HS Code 560229

Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Other felt, not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Of other textile materials

HS Code 560290

Felt, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Other

HS Code 560311

Nonwovens, whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated : Of manmade filaments : Weighing not more than 25 g/m²

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 560900 in Kenya?

HS code 560900 covers Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading 5404 or 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables, not elsewhere specified or included in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 56 (Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof), Heading 5609 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 560900 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 560900?

Where can I officially look up HS code 560900 in Kenya?