HS Code 5401Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
2 six-digit codes · Heading 1 of 8 in Chapter 54 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Thread on a factory cone and thread on a shop reel both fit here.
Heading 5401 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale” classify either at 540110 or at 540120, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 1 of 8 in Chapter 54, Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials, which runs to 72 six-digit codes in all.
What does HS code 5401 cover?
The thread must be made of filaments that people make in a plant, not grow on a farm. A filament is one long, unbroken strand. Short fibres twisted together are a different thing.
Packaging does not change the heading. A big cone for a garment factory and a small reel for a shopper are treated alike. That is what the official wording about retail sale means.
If you search for the sewing thread HSN code, check this heading first. National tariffs can add more digits after the world-standard code, so confirm the local tariff before you file.
Synthetic vs artificial filament sewing thread: 540110 and 540120
Tariff classification inside this heading rests on one question. What are the filaments made from? The answer picks the subheading.
Synthetic filaments are built from chemicals. Artificial filaments are made by treating a natural material, such as plant cellulose. Check the fibre content on the product spec or the supplier's papers before you choose.
- 540110: sewing thread of synthetic filaments
- 540120: sewing thread of artificial filaments
How is sewing thread classified under HSN?
Work through these steps to see if your goods belong in this heading. The HS code classifier can double-check your answer.
- Is the product thread for sewing? If yes, stay here. If it is any other filament yarn, move on.
- Other yarn that is sold in bulk goes to 5402 when synthetic and to 5403 when artificial.
- Other yarn that comes in retail packs goes to 5406.
- Single thick strands and thin strips go to 5404 when synthetic and to 5405 when artificial.
- Once you know it is sewing thread, pick 540110 or 540120 by filament type.
Not this heading? Try these nearby ones
Many goods close to sewing thread sit in the next headings. Pick the one that matches your product.
- 5402: synthetic filament yarn that is not sewing thread
- 5403: artificial filament yarn that is not sewing thread
- 5404: synthetic monofilament, and strip and the like
- 5406: man-made filament yarn in retail packs
- 5407: woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn
Sewing thread import and export data
Customs rules tell you which code to use. Trade records tell you who is using it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. To find importers and exporters of sewing thread, enter 5401, or enter 540110 or 540120 for one subheading.
Related
- Chapter 54 man-made filaments HS codes
- HS 5402 synthetic filament yarn
- HS 5403 artificial filament yarn
- HS 5406 filament yarn for retail sale
- HS 5404 synthetic monofilament
- HS 5407 woven synthetic filament fabrics
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Nearby headings in Chapter 54
- 5402Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail…22 codes
- 5403Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail…8 codes
- 5404Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional…4 codes
- 5405Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more, no cross-sectional dimension…1 code
- 5406Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale1 code
- 5407Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained…25 codes
- 5408Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained…9 codes
Who ships under 5401?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5401: common questions
What is the HS code for sewing thread?
Below it you find 540110 and 540120.
What is the difference between HS 540110 and 540120?
The raw material. The first takes filaments made from chemicals. The second takes filaments made by treating a natural material.
Does retail packing change the code for sewing thread?
No. Sewing thread stays in this heading either way. For other filament yarn it decides between 5402 or 5403 and 5406.
Where do monofilament and strip go?
Synthetic ones go to 5404 and artificial ones go to 5405. They are not sewing thread.
Where can I find HS 5401 sewing thread import export data?
Search the code on EximDataX. The data section on this page explains what you will see.
Can I see who buys sewing thread?
Use the buyer and supplier pages linked below, or ask for the demo.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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