Kenya HS Code

HS Code 55011000: Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of nylon or other polyamides in Kenya

Q: Is HS code 55011000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 55011000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Kenya under EAC CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 55011000?

Kenya classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC CET), which extends HS codes to 8 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 55011000 in Kenya?

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

What is HS Code 55011000 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 55011000 is classified as Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of nylon or other polyamides. Kenya's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 55011000 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5501: Synthetic filament tow.

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Classification Path of HS Code 55011000 in Kenya

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5501

Synthetic filament tow

HS Code 55011000

Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of nylon or other polyamides

Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Kenya, HS 55011000 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/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5501

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5501

1 550190: Other $24.2M 2 550130: Acrylic or modacrylic $13.8M 3 550140: Of polypropylene $2.5M

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Top Kenya export Product Under HS Code 5501

1 550190: Other $87.3K 2 550130: Acrylic or modacrylic $72.2K 3 550140: Of polypropylene $45.8K

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Related HS Code to Kenya Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of nylon or other polyamides (55011000)

HS Code 550120

Synthetic filament tow : Of polyesters

HS Code 550130

Synthetic filament tow : Acrylic or modacrylic

HS Code 550140

Synthetic filament tow : Of polypropylene

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

HS Code 550330

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning : Acrylic or modacrylic

55011000 in Other Countries

See how 55011000 (Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of nylon or other polyamides) is classified across other countries, each with its own national code and local description.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 55011000 in Kenya?

HS code 55011000 covers Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of nylon or other polyamides in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5501 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 55011000 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 55011000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 55011000 in Kenya?