HS Code 5403Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex
8 six-digit codes · Heading 3 of 8 in Chapter 54 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Use this page to find the subheading that fits your yarn.
Heading 5403 is finely cut: 8 six-digit codes, 540310 to 540349, all of them under “Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 3 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 5403
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 540310 | Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity viscose rayon, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540331 | Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, untwisted or twisted 120 turns per metre or less, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540332 | Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), single, twisted more than 120 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540333 | Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, single, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540339 | Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), single, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540341 | Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540342 | Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of cellulose acetate, multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
| 540349 | Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not sewing thread |
What HS code 5403 covers
Artificial yarn is made from natural cellulose that has been treated into a filament. Viscose rayon and cellulose acetate are the two main kinds named in this heading. Fine monofilament of less than 67 decitex is also included. Decitex is a unit that tells you how thick a yarn is.
Two tests come first. The yarn must not be sewing thread, and it must not be packed for retail sale. If it passes both, choose the six-digit code by material, build and twist.
HS 5403 subheadings: viscose rayon, acetate and other yarn
All eight codes share the same limits on thickness and sale type. These short labels show what sets them apart.
- 540310: high tenacity viscose rayon
- 540331: viscose rayon, single, low twist
- 540332: viscose rayon, single, high twist
- 540333: cellulose acetate, single
- 540339: other single yarn
- 540341: viscose rayon, folded or cabled
- 540342: cellulose acetate, folded or cabled
- 540349: other folded or cabled yarn
How to pick the right 5403 code
Answer four questions in order. Each answer rules out some codes.
Step 1, material. Any other artificial material leads to 540339 or 540349.
Step 2, strength. The other viscose codes take ordinary yarn.
Step 3, build. Single yarn is one strand. Folded or cabled yarn is made by joining several strands. Single codes end in 1, 2, 3 or 9 after the 5403 prefix, as listed above.
Step 4, twist. This applies to single viscose yarn. Twist means turns along one metre. The cut-off is 120 turns per metre. At or below it, use 540331. Above it, use 540332.
The codes ending in 9 are catch-all codes. Use them only when no named code fits. Still unsure? Try the HS code classifier.
5403 vs 5402, 5405 and 5406
Nearby headings look alike, and small details decide the code.
Heading 5402 is the synthetic twin of 5403. Both cover bulk filament yarn, so the fibre decides. Heading 5405 takes artificial monofilament once it reaches 67 decitex, as long as no cross-section is over 1mm. Heading 5406 takes man-made filament yarn that is packed for retail sale.
Man-made sewing thread has its own home in heading 5401. Woven cloth made from artificial filament yarn is in heading 5408.
HS 5403 import export data: buyers and suppliers
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Related
- Chapter 54 man-made filaments
- HS 5402 synthetic filament yarn
- HS 5405 artificial monofilament 67 decitex or more
- HS 5406 filament yarn for retail sale
- HS 5401 sewing thread
- 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
- 5402Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail…22 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 5403?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 8 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5403: common questions
What is HS code 5403?
Traders use it to declare bulk artificial filament yarn such as viscose or acetate yarn.
What is the HS code for viscose rayon filament yarn?
Four codes apply: 540310, 540331, 540332 and 540341. Strength, single or folded build, and twist choose between them.
What is the HS code for cellulose acetate filament yarn?
Use 540333 when the yarn is single. Use 540342 when it is folded or cabled.
What is the difference between HS 5402 and 5403?
The fibre.
Which code applies to artificial filament yarn put up for retail sale?
Use heading 5406. Heading 5403 is only for yarn that is not packed for retail.
Where does artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more go?
It moves out of 5403 and into 5405. The cut-off is the thickness of 67 decitex.
Is HSN code 5403 the same as HS code 5403?
Yes. Both names point to the same heading and the same type of yarn.
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