China HS Code

HS Code 540231: Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex in China

Q: Is HS code 540231 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 540231 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. China extends it under China HS / CCCHS.

Q: What system does China use to classify HS code 540231?

China classifies products under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS; locally 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), which extends HS codes to 13 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 540231 in China?

The official source is http://english.customs.gov.cn/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 540231 in China

Under China's Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), HS Code 540231 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; China extends classifications to 13 digits under its national tariff system. 540231 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 540231 in China

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 540231

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

HS Code 54023111

Elastic filament of nylon-6,≤5tex, not for retail sale 尼龙-6弹力丝，每根单纱细度≤50特

HS Code 54023112

Elastic filament of nylon-6,6,≤5tex, not for retail sale 尼龙-6，6弹力丝，每根单纱细度≤50特

HS Code 54023113

Elastic filament of aramids,≤5tex, not for retail sale 芳香族聚酰胺弹力丝，每根单纱细度≤50特

HS Code 54023119

Elastic filament of other polyamides,≤5tex, not for retail sale 其他尼龙等聚酰胺弹力丝，单纱细度≤50特

HS Code 54023190

Other textured yarn of polyamides,≤5tex, not for retail sale 尼龙等聚酰胺其他变形纱线，单纱细度≤50特

China Tariff Classification: Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

In China, HS 540231 is classified under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则) — a 13-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

Local name 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则

Digits 13

Official source http://english.customs.gov.cn/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5402

Top China import Product Under HS Code 5402

1 540244: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Elastomeric $184.2M 2 540219: High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured : Other $110.7M 3 540211: High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured : Of aramids $85.0M

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Top China export Product Under HS Code 5402

1 540233: Textured yarn : Of polyesters $2.9B 2 540247: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of polyesters $745.5M 3 540220: High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured $719.8M

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Related HS Code to China Light Textured Nylon Yarn (540231)

HS Code 54023111

Elastic filament of nylon-6,≤5tex, not for retail sale

HS Code 54023112

Elastic filament of nylon-6,6,≤5tex, not for retail sale

HS Code 54023113

Elastic filament of aramids,≤5tex, not for retail sale

HS Code 54023119

Elastic filament of other polyamides,≤5tex, not for retail sale

HS Code 54023190

Other textured yarn of polyamides,≤5tex, not for retail sale

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 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 540231 in China?

HS code 540231 covers Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex in China. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5402 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under China HS / CCCHS.

Is HS code 540231 the same across all countries?

What system does China use to classify HS code 540231?

Where can I officially look up HS code 540231 in China?