HS Code 5404Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm

What HS code 5404 covers

This heading deals with man-made filaments that are thick or flat. A filament is one long, continuous strand. Two kinds of goods fit here.

The first is synthetic monofilament. It is a single strand of 67 decitex or more, and no cross-sectional dimension may exceed 1mm. Decitex is a unit that tells you how heavy a thread is for its length. The second is synthetic textile strip and the like, such as artificial straw, with an apparent width of 5mm or less.

Both kinds must be made of synthetic textile materials. People also search for this heading as HSN code 5404 or HTS 5404. These names point to the same four-digit heading, because the Harmonized System is shared across countries and national systems only add digits at the end.

How to choose the right 5404 subheading

Look at the thread or strip itself, not at the product it will be used in. Work through these steps in order.

• Step 1: Is it a flat strip or similar item with an apparent width of 5mm or less? Use 540490. If it is a single strand, go to step 2.
• Step 2: Is the monofilament elastomeric? Use 540411.
• Step 3: Is the monofilament made of polypropylene? Use 540412.
• Step 4: Is it any other synthetic monofilament? Use 540419. The label n.e.c. means not elsewhere classified.

What HS code 5404 does not include

Most mistakes come from picking a heading by thickness or by name alone. Check these neighbours before you settle on 5404.

Under 67 decitex: synthetic monofilament below that size is not here. It goes to heading 5402, which covers synthetic filament yarn not put up for retail sale. This is the main difference between HS 5402 and 5404 monofilament.

Artificial, not synthetic: artificial monofilament and artificial strip belong to heading 5405. The split between HS 5404 and 5405 is the type of material. Artificial straw made of artificial materials goes there, not under 540490.

Both headings also take fabrics made from the strip and monofilament of 5404, so a woven product is never classed as 5404 itself.

National tariff lines extend the six-digit codes, so confirm the exact line with local customs. The HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.

HS 5404 import export data

If you trade synthetic monofilament, the code is only the start. The real question is who buys and who sells. You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and the same search works for the codes under this heading.

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.

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