Kenya HS CodeHS 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 in Kenya
What is HS Code 540219 in Kenya
Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 540219 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for 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. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Kenya extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 540219 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.
Explore more 2026 Latest Kenya import export trade data and shipment records for HS Code Nylon High-Tenacity Filament Yarn on TradeInt global trade data platformClassification Path of HS Code 540219 in Kenya
Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)
In Kenya, HS 540219 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 5402
Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5402
1 540233: Textured yarn : Of polyesters $8.1M2 540244: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Elastomeric $2.5M3 540247: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of polyesters $1.2MFigures shown for 2025.
For more 2026 recent data, search for Kenya import trade recordsTop Kenya export Product Under HS Code 5402
1 540220: High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured $125.4K2 540233: Textured yarn : Of polyesters $120.3K3 540249: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other $461Figures shown for 2025.
For more 2026 recent data, search for Kenya export trade recordsRelated HS Code to Kenya Nylon High-Tenacity Filament Yarn (540219)
HS Code 54021900
High-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides (excl. sewing thread, yarn put up for retail sale and high-tenacity filament yarn of aramids)
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 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
HS Code 540244
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Elastomeric
HS Code 540245
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of nylon or other polyamides
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 540219 in Kenya?
HS code 540219 covers 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 in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5402 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.
Is HS code 540219 the same across all countries?
What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 540219?
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