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HS Code 540220: High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured in Korea, Republic of

Q: Is HS code 540220 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 540220 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Korea, Republic of extends it under HSK.

Q: What system does Korea, Republic of use to classify HS code 540220?

Korea, Republic of classifies products under the Harmonized System of Korea (HSK; locally 관세·통계통합품목분류표), 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 540220 in Korea, Republic of?

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

What is HS Code 540220 in Korea, Republic of

Under Korea, Republic of's Harmonized System of Korea (관세·통계통합품목분류표), HS Code 540220 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Korea, Republic of extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 540220 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.

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Classification Path of HS Code 540220 in Korea, Republic of

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 54

Man-made filaments

HS Code 5402

Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex

HS Code 540220

High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured

HS Code 5402200000

High-tenacity yarn (limited to that of polyesters, whether or not textured) 강력사[폴리에스테르의 것으로 한정하며, 텍스처화한(textured) 것인지에 상관없다]

Korea, Republic of Tariff Classification: Harmonized System of Korea (HSK)

In Korea, Republic of, HS 540220 is classified under the Harmonized System of Korea (관세·통계통합품목분류표) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Harmonized System of Korea (HSK)

Local name 관세·통계통합품목분류표

Digits 10

Official source https://www.customs.go.kr/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5402

Top Korea, Republic of import Product Under HS Code 5402

1 540233: Textured yarn : Of polyesters $171.6M 2 540220: High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured $95.2M 3 540245: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of nylon or other polyamides $89.8M

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Top Korea, Republic of export Product Under HS Code 5402

1 540211: High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured : Of aramids $157.5M 2 540247: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of polyesters $139.1M 3 540244: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Elastomeric $90.5M

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Related HS Code to Korea, Republic of Polyester High-Tenacity Yarn (540220)

HS Code 5402200000

High-tenacity yarn (limited to that of polyesters, whether or not textured)

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 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

HS Code 540239

Textured yarn : Other

HS Code 540244

Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Elastomeric

HS Code 540245

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 540220 in Korea, Republic of?

HS code 540220 covers High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured in Korea, Republic of. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5402 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HSK.

Is HS code 540220 the same across all countries?

What system does Korea, Republic of use to classify HS code 540220?

Where can I officially look up HS code 540220 in Korea, Republic of?