India HS Code

HS Code 540500: Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no crosssectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw), of artificial textile materials, of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm in India

Q: What is HS code 540500 in India?

HS code 540500 covers Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no crosssectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw), of artificial textile materials, of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm in India. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5405 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Q: Is HS code 540500 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 540500 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 540500?

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 540500 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 540500 in India

Under India's Customs Tariff Act / ITC-HS (भारतीय सीमा शुल्क टैरिफ), HS Code 540500 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no crosssectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw), of artificial textile materials, of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; India extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 540500 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 54: Man-made filaments, Heading 5405: Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no crosssectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw), of artificial textile materials, of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm.

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Classification Path of HS Code 540500 in India

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 54

Man-made filaments

HS Code 5405

Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no crosssectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw), of artificial textile materials, of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm

HS Code 540500

HS Code 54050000

ARTFCL MONFLMNT OF>=67 DCTX,HVNG CRSS- SCTNL DMNSN<=1MM;STRP ETC(E.G.ARTFCL STRW)OF ARTFCL TXTL MTRLS OF WDTH <=

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

In India, HS 540500 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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Related HS Code to India Artificial Textile Monofilament (540500)

HS Code 54050000

ARTFCL MONFLMNT OF>=67 DCTX,HVNG CRSS- SCTNL DMNSN<=1MM;STRP ETC(E.G.ARTFCL STRW)OF ARTFCL TXTL MTRLS OF WDTH <=

HS Code 540110

Of synthetic filaments

HS Code 540120

Of artificial filaments

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 540500 in India?

HS code 540500 covers Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no crosssectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw), of artificial textile materials, of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm in India. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5405 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PCT / ITC-HS.

Is HS code 540500 the same across all countries?

What system does India use to classify HS code 540500?

Where can I officially look up HS code 540500 in India?