Mexico HS Code

HS Code 540490: Strip and the like, e.g. artificial straw, of synthetic textile material, with an apparent width of <= 5 mm in Mexico

Q: What is HS code 540490 in Mexico?

HS code 540490 covers Strip and the like, e.g. artificial straw, of synthetic textile material, with an apparent width of <= 5 mm in Mexico. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5404 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under TIGIE.

Q: Is HS code 540490 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 540490 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Mexico extends it under TIGIE.

Q: What system does Mexico use to classify HS code 540490?

Mexico classifies products under the Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE; locally TIGIE + NICO), 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 540490 in Mexico?

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

What is HS Code 540490 in Mexico

Under Mexico's Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE + NICO), HS Code 540490 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Strip and the like, e.g. artificial straw, of synthetic textile material, with an apparent width of <= 5 mm. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Mexico extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 540490 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 54: Man-made filaments, Heading 5404: Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm.

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Classification Path of HS Code 540490 in Mexico

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 54

Man-made filaments

HS Code 5404

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

HS Code 540490

Strip and the like, e.g. artificial straw, of synthetic textile material, with an apparent width of <= 5 mm

HS Code 5404909900

Other. Las demás.

Mexico Tariff Classification: Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE)

In Mexico, HS 540490 is classified under the Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE + NICO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Tarifa de la Ley de los Impuestos Generales de Importación y Exportación + NICO (TIGIE)

Local name TIGIE + NICO

Digits 10

Official source https://www.gob.mx/anam

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5404

Top Mexico import Product Under HS Code 5404

1 540419: Synthetic monofilament of >= 67 decitex and with a cross sectional dimension of <= 1 mm (excl. of elastomers and polypropylene) $101.3M 2 540490: Strip and the like, e.g. artificial straw, of synthetic textile material, with an apparent width of <= 5 mm $12.1M 3 540412: Polypropylene monofilament of >= 67 decitex and with a cross sectional dimension of <= 1 mm (excl. elastomers) $7.9M

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Top Mexico export Product Under HS Code 5404

1 540419: Synthetic monofilament of >= 67 decitex and with a cross sectional dimension of <= 1 mm (excl. of elastomers and polypropylene) $40.5M 2 540412: Polypropylene monofilament of >= 67 decitex and with a cross sectional dimension of <= 1 mm (excl. elastomers) $905.4K 3 540490: Strip and the like, e.g. artificial straw, of synthetic textile material, with an apparent width of <= 5 mm $153.4K

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Related HS Code to Mexico Synthetic Textile Strip (540490)

HS Code 5404909900

Other.

HS Code 540411

Elastomeric monofilament of >= 67 decitex and with a cross sectional dimension of <= 1 mm

HS Code 540412

Polypropylene monofilament of >= 67 decitex and with a cross sectional dimension of <= 1 mm (excl. elastomers)

HS Code 540419

Synthetic monofilament of >= 67 decitex and with a cross sectional dimension of <= 1 mm (excl. of elastomers and polypropylene)

HS Code 540110

Sewing thread of synthetic filaments

HS Code 540120

Sewing thread of artificial filaments

HS Code 540211

High-tenacity filament yarn of aramids (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale)

HS Code 540219

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 540220

High tenacity filament yarn of polyesters (excl. that put up for retail sale)

HS Code 540231

Texturd yarn nes,of nylon/oth polyamides fi,</=50tex/s.y.,not put up

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 540490 in Mexico?

HS code 540490 covers Strip and the like, e.g. artificial straw, of synthetic textile material, with an apparent width of <= 5 mm in Mexico. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5404 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under TIGIE.

Is HS code 540490 the same across all countries?

What system does Mexico use to classify HS code 540490?

Where can I officially look up HS code 540490 in Mexico?