Germany HS CodeHS Code 550140: Synthetic filament tow : Of polypropylene in Germany
What is HS Code 550140 in Germany
Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 550140 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Synthetic filament tow : Of polypropylene. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Germany extends classifications to 11 digits under its national tariff system. 550140 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5501: Synthetic filament tow.
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Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)
In Germany, HS 550140 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.
Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)
Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)
Digits 11
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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5501
Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 5501
1 550190: Other $19.6M2 550130: Acrylic or modacrylic $5.3M3 550119: Synthetic filament tow $2.2MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 5501XX: Synthetic filament tow $10.8M2 550119: Synthetic filament tow $282.5K3 550111: Synthetic filament tow $38.5KFigures shown for 2025.
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HS Code 5501400000
Synthetic filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of polypropylene
HS Code 550110
Synthetic filament tow : Of nylon or other polyamides
HS Code 550120
Synthetic filament tow : Of polyesters
HS Code 550130
Synthetic filament tow : Acrylic or modacrylic
HS Code 550190
Synthetic filament tow : Other
HS Code 550210
Artificial filament tow : Of cellulose acetate
HS Code 550290
Artificial filament tow : Other
HS Code 550311
Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Of nylon or other polyamides : Of aramids
HS Code 550319
Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Of nylon or other polyamides : Other
HS Code 550320
Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Of polyesters
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 550140 in Germany?
HS code 550140 covers Synthetic filament tow : Of polypropylene in Germany. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5501 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC / EZT.
Is HS code 550140 the same across all countries?
What system does Germany use to classify HS code 550140?
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