HS Code 5406Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale
1 six-digit code · Heading 6 of 8 in Chapter 54 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5406 covers man-made filament yarn, other than sewing thread, that is packed to be sold to shoppers. It has one code, so classifying the goods is simple once you know the rules.
Heading 5406does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale” classify at the single six-digit code 540600. The heading is number 6 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 5406
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 540600 | Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale |
What HS code 5406 covers
Heading 5406 is for yarn that is ready to sell in small packs. Think of a reel or skein a customer picks up in a shop. The customs wording is “put up for retail sale”, and it is the key test for this heading.
The yarn must be filament yarn, which is made from long continuous strands. The strands must be man-made. Sewing thread is not included, because it has its own heading.
The heading has only one code, 540600, so there is no choice to make inside it. If the goods fit the heading, they go to HS 540600.
The wording comes from the WCO Harmonized System. That is why customs offices read these six digits the same way when they handle HS classification.
Difference between HS 5406 and nearby headings 5401 to 5405
Most mix-ups come down to three questions: is it thread, is it packed for retail, and is it a single thick strand? Here is how the neighbours split.
Man-made covers both synthetic and artificial filament yarn. The short answer to “5406 or 5402?” is about packing.
- It stays in 5401 whether or not it is put up for retail sale, so sewing thread is never classed under 5406.
- It also takes synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.
- 5404 is synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, plus strip and the like, such as artificial straw, not wider than 5mm.
- 5405 is the artificial version of 5404.
How to pick the right Chapter 54 code
Chapter 54 is about man-made filaments, and its headings are split by product form. Ask these questions in order. The first yes tells you where to look.
Always check the exact legal text before you file. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
- Is it sewing thread? Look at 5401.
- Use 5406 and code 540600.
- Use 5402 if it is synthetic and 5403 if it is artificial.
- Look at 5404 or 5405.
- Is it a woven fabric?
Find buyers and suppliers of HS code 5406
A code tells you what the goods are. It does not tell you who trades them. For that you need customs shipment records.
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Related
- Chapter 54 man-made filaments
- HS 5401 sewing thread of man-made filaments
- HS 5402 synthetic filament yarn
- HS 5403 artificial filament yarn
- HS 5404 synthetic monofilament and strip
- HS 5405 artificial monofilament
- 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
- 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
- 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 5406?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5406: common questions
Does heading 5406 have subheadings?
No. The WCO list has just one code under it, 540600.
Is sewing thread classified under 5406 or 5401?
Heading 5406 leaves it out.
What is the difference between HS 5406 and 5402?
The artificial version of 5402 is 5403.
Where do woven fabrics made from filament yarn go?
They do not go to 5406.
Who imports man-made filament yarn under HS 5406?
Open the live 5406 records on EximDataX to see the named importers and exporters in each market. You can start from the import data and export data pages.
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