China HS Code

HS Code 550120: Of polyesters in China

Q: Is HS code 550120 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 550120 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 550120?

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 550120 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 550120 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 550120 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of polyesters. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; China extends classifications to 13 digits under its national tariff system. 550120 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5501: Synthetic filament tow.

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Classification Path of HS Code 550120 in China

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5501

Synthetic filament tow

HS Code 550120

Of polyesters

HS Code 55012000

Synthetic filament tow of polyesters 聚酯长丝丝束

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

In China, HS 550120 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 5501

Top China import Product Under HS Code 5501

1 550130: Acrylic or modacrylic $41.1M 2 550120: Of polyesters $1.5M 3 550111: Synthetic filament tow $653.4K

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Top China export Product Under HS Code 5501

1 550130: Acrylic or modacrylic $48.6M 2 550120: Of polyesters $14.1M 3 550111: Synthetic filament tow $6.4M

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Related HS Code to China Polyester Filament Tow (550120)

HS Code 55012000

Synthetic filament tow of polyesters

HS Code 550110

Of nylon or other polyamides

HS Code 550130

Acrylic or modacrylic

Of nylon or other polyamides : Of aramids

HS Code 550319

Of nylon or other polyamides : Other

HS Code 550320

Of polyesters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 550120 in China?

HS code 550120 covers Of polyesters in China. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5501 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under China HS / CCCHS.

Is HS code 550120 the same across all countries?

What system does China use to classify HS code 550120?

Where can I officially look up HS code 550120 in China?