Kenya HS CodeHS Code 540110: Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of synthetic filaments in Kenya
What is HS Code 540110 in Kenya
Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 540110 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of synthetic filaments. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Kenya extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 540110 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 54: Man-made filaments, Heading 5401: Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
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Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)
In Kenya, HS 540110 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.
Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)
Local name EAC CET
Digits 8
Official source https://www.kra.go.ke/
Top Trading Product of HS Code 5401
Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5401
1 540110: Of synthetic filaments $8.2M2 540120: Of artificial filaments $1.1MFigures shown for 2025.
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1 540110: Of synthetic filaments $71.2K2 540120: Of artificial filaments $5.7KFigures shown for 2025.
For more 2026 recent data, search for Kenya export trade recordsRelated HS Code to Kenya Synthetic Filament Sewing Thread (540110)
HS Code 54011000
Sewing thread of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
HS Code 540120
Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of artificial filaments
HS Code 540211
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured : Of aramids
HS Code 540219
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured : Other
HS Code 540220
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured
HS Code 540231
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex
HS Code 540232
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 tex
HS Code 540233
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : Textured yarn : Of polyesters
HS Code 540234
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : Textured yarn : Of polypropylene
HS Code 540239
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : Textured yarn : Other
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 540110 in Kenya?
HS code 540110 covers Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of synthetic filaments in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5401 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.
Is HS code 540110 the same across all countries?
What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 540110?
Where can I officially look up HS code 540110 in Kenya?