HS Code 5402Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex
22 six-digit codes · Heading 2 of 8 in Chapter 54 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5402 is where you classify synthetic filament yarn such as nylon, polyester and polypropylene, as long as it is not sewing thread and is not packed for retail.
22 of Chapter 54’s 72six-digit codes sit under this one heading. “Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex” is where the bulk of the chapter’s detail lives, running 540211 through 540269. The heading is number 2 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.
Six-digit codes under heading 5402
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 540211 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, textured or not; of aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540219 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity nylon or other polyamides, textured or not; other than aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540220 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540231 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540232 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540233 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540234 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540239 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, other than of nylon or other polymides, polyesters, or polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540244 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540245 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540246 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540247 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540248 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540249 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, n.e.c. in heading no. 5402, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540251 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540252 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540253 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540259 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, n.e.c. in heading no. 5402, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540261 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540262 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540263 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene, other than high tenacity or textured yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540269 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in heading no. 5402, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
What HS code 5402 covers
This heading is for yarn made from continuous synthetic filaments. Think of nylon, polyester or polypropylene strands that come off a spinning line as one long thread. It also takes in synthetic monofilament that is finer than 67 decitex. Decitex is a measure of how heavy a yarn is for its length, so a lower number means a finer yarn.
Two limits decide if a yarn belongs here. Sewing thread and retail packs have their own headings nearby. If you know the Indian term, HSN code synthetic yarn points to the same six-digit codes.
HS 5402 subheadings by yarn type
The six-digit codes split by how the yarn is made, then by fibre. Use this list to jump to the code family you need.
- High tenacity yarn: 540211 covers high tenacity nylon or other polyamide yarn and aramid yarn.
- 540233 is textured polyester, 540234 is textured polypropylene, and 540239 is any other fibre.
- 540245 is nylon. 540248 is polypropylene, and 540249 is the catch-all.
- Single yarn, high twist (more than 50 turns per metre): 540251 is nylon, 540252 is polyester, 540253 is polypropylene, and 540259 is the catch-all.
- Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn: 540261 is nylon, 540262 is polyester, 540263 is polypropylene, and 540269 is the catch-all.
How to choose the right 5402 subheading
Work through the questions in order. Stop at the first one that fits your yarn.
First, is the yarn high tenacity? If yes, look at 540211, 540219 and 540220. Next, is it textured? If yes, go to 540231 through 540239. If it is neither, check the ply. Folded or cabled yarn goes to 540261 through 540269. Single yarn goes to the twist test: 50 turns per metre or less points to 540244 through 540249, and more than 50 turns points to 540251 through 540259.
Last, match the fibre. Elastomeric yarn only appears in 540244. Fibres that are not nylon, polyester or polypropylene fall into the n.e.c. codes 540249, 540259 and 540269, or 540239 for textured yarn. Use those only when no named fibre code fits.
Duty is not set by the six-digit code alone. It depends on the national tariff line under that code in the country you ship to. If you are unsure which code applies, try the HS code classifier first.
How 5402 differs from nearby Chapter 54 headings
Most mix-ups come from the headings next door. Check the word that sets each one apart.
- 5402 leaves sewing thread out.
- 5403 is artificial filament yarn, such as rayon types. 5402 is synthetic.
- 5404 is synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, plus strip and the like. 5402 stops below 67 decitex.
- 5405 is the artificial version of 5404.
- 5402 is yarn that is not.
- These are fabrics, not yarn.
Who imports and exports HS 5402 yarn
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Related
- Chapter 54 man-made filaments
- HS 5401 sewing thread of man-made filaments
- HS 5403 artificial filament yarn
- HS 5404 synthetic monofilament 67 decitex or more
- HS 5405 artificial monofilament
- HS 5406 filament yarn for retail sale
- HS 5407 woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn
- HS 5408 woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn
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Nearby headings in Chapter 54
- 5401Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale2 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 5402?
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Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5402: common questions
What is HS code 5402?
It also includes synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
What is the HS code for high tenacity nylon yarn?
Aramid yarn goes to 540211.
What is the HS code for partially oriented polyester yarn?
Use 540246. Polyester that is not partially oriented goes to 540247.
Which heading covers synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more?
That is heading 5404. If the same yarn is put up for retail sale, look at 5406 instead.
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