Brazil HS Code

HS Code 540220: High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured in Brazil

Q: Is HS code 540220 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 540220 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 540220?

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 540220 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 540220 in Brazil

Under Brazil's Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul (NCM)), HS Code 540220 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Brazil extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 540220 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 54: Man-made filaments, Heading 5402: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex.

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Classification Path of HS Code 540220 in Brazil

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 54

Man-made filaments

HS Code 5402

Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex

HS Code 540220

High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured

HS Code 54022000

Fios de filamentos sintéticos (exceto linhas para costurar) não acondicionados para venda a retalho incluindo os monofilamentos sintéticos de título inferior a 67 decitex: Fios de alta tenacidade de poliésteres mesmo texturizados

Brazil Tariff Classification: Nomenclatura Común del Mercosur (NCM)

In Brazil, HS 540220 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 5402

Top Brazil import Product Under HS Code 5402

1 540233: Textured yarn : Of polyesters $364.6M 2 540231: Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex $194.5M 3 540246: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of polyesters, partially oriented $65.8M

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Top Brazil export Product Under HS Code 5402

1 540244: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Elastomeric $22.7M 2 540219: High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured : Other $3.5M 3 540249: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other $2.9M

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Related HS Code to Brazil Polyester High-Tenacity Yarn (540220)

HS Code 54022000

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 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

HS Code 540234

Textured yarn : Of polypropylene

HS Code 540239

Textured yarn : Other

HS Code 540244

Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Elastomeric

HS Code 540245

Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of nylon or other polyamides

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 540220 in Brazil?

HS code 540220 covers High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured in Brazil. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5402 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under NCM.

Is HS code 540220 the same across all countries?

What system does Brazil use to classify HS code 540220?

Where can I officially look up HS code 540220 in Brazil?