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IS 6590:1972

Nylon rope of synthetic fibres (braided mountaineering rope)

BIS QCO · ISI MARK · 4 LINES · CORDAGE AND ROPES (QUALITY CONTROL) ORDER, NOTIFIED VIDE S.O. 2581(E) AND S.O. 4332(E)

IS 6590 specifies the requirements for high density polyethylene (HDPE) ropes used for general cordage and marine application. The standard covers diameter, breaking strength, elongation, twist construction and resistance to environmental degradation.

At a glance

Tariff lines covered (8-digit HSN)

Chapter 56

Primary HSN chapter

ISI

Mark scheme

Cordage and Ropes (Quality Control) Order, notified vide S.O. 2581(E) and S.O. 4332(E)

Governing Quality Control Order

Tariff lines covered

Heading 5607

5607 50 40Nylon rope of synthetic fibres (braided mountaineering rope)5607 50 90Synthetic fibre twines, cordage and ropes of other synthetic fibres 5607 90 10Coir cordage and ropes of natural and synthetic fibres 5607 90 90Residual twine, cordage, ropes and cables of other materials

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Last verified against gazette notifications: 2026-05-16. Source: BIS / Indian Customs CUSDATA.