India HS Code

HS Code 540253: Other yarn, single, with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre : Of polypropylene in India

Q: Is HS code 540253 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 540253 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. India extends it under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: What system does India use to classify HS code 540253?

India classifies products under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS; locally भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), which extends HS codes to 10 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 540253 in India?

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

What is HS Code 540253 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 540253 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Other yarn, single, with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre : Of polypropylene. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 540253 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 540253 in India

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 540253

Other yarn, single, with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre : Of polypropylene

HS Code 54025300

OTH YARN OF POLYPROPYLENE SINGLE,WITH A TWIST EXCEEDING 50 TURNS/PER METRE

India Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

In India, HS 540253 is classified under the Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (PCT / ITC-HS)

Local name भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbic.gov.in/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5402

Top India import Product Under HS Code 5402

1 540233: Textured yarn : Of polyesters $249.4M 2 540245: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of nylon or other polyamides $151.7M 3 540247: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of polyesters $92.7M

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Top India export Product Under HS Code 5402

1 540233: Textured yarn : Of polyesters $348.8M 2 540262: Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled : Of polyesters $110.0M 3 540246: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of polyesters, partially oriented $65.4M

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Related HS Code to India Twisted Polypropylene Single Yarn (540253)

HS Code 54025300

OTH YARN OF POLYPROPYLENE SINGLE,WITH A TWIST EXCEEDING 50 TURNS/PER METRE

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 540253 in India?

HS code 540253 covers Other yarn, single, with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre : Of polypropylene in India. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5402 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 540253 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 540253?

Where can I officially look up HS code 540253 in India?