Brazil HS Code

HS Code 540120: Of artificial filaments in Brazil

Q: Is HS code 540120 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 540120 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Brazil extends it under NCM.

Q: What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 540120?

Brazil classifies products under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM; locally Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 540120 in Brazil?

The official source is https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt-br. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 540120 in Brazil

Under Brazil's Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), HS Code 540120 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of artificial filaments. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Brazil extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 540120 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 54: Man-made filaments, Heading 5401: Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 540120 in Brazil

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 54

Man-made filaments

HS Code 5401

Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale

HS Code 540120

Of artificial filaments

HS Code 54012011

Linhas para costurar de filamentos sintéticos ou artificiais mesmo acondicionadas para venda a retalho: De filamentos artificiais: De raiom viscose de alta tenacidade: Não acondicionadas para venda a retalho

HS Code 54012012

Linhas para costurar de filamentos sintéticos ou artificiais mesmo acondicionadas para venda a retalho: De filamentos artificiais: De raiom viscose de alta tenacidade: Acondicionadas para venda a retalho

HS Code 54012090

Linhas para costurar de filamentos sintéticos ou artificiais mesmo acondicionadas para venda a retalho: De filamentos artificiais: Outras

Brazil Tariff Classification: Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

In Brazil, HS 540120 is classified under the Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

Local name Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.gov.br/receitafederal/pt-br

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5401

Top Brazil import Product Under HS Code 5401

1 540110: Of synthetic filaments $9.0M 2 540120: Of artificial filaments $218.6K

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1 540110: Of synthetic filaments $6.8M 2 540120: Of artificial filaments $253

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Related HS Code to Brazil Artificial Filament Sewing Thread (540120)

HS Code 54012011

HS Code 54012012

HS Code 54012090

Linhas para costurar de filamentos sintéticos ou artificiais mesmo acondicionadas para venda a retalho: De filamentos artificiais: Outras

HS Code 540110

Of synthetic filaments

HS Code 540211

High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured : Of aramids

HS Code 540219

High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured : Other

HS Code 540220

High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured

HS Code 540231

Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex

HS Code 540232

Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 tex

HS Code 540233

Textured yarn : Of polyesters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 540120 in Brazil?

HS code 540120 covers Of artificial filaments in Brazil. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5401 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under NCM.

Is HS code 540120 the same across all countries?

What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 540120?

Where can I officially look up HS code 540120 in Brazil?