Sri Lanka HS Code

HS Code 55012000: Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of polyesters in Sri Lanka

Q: Is HS code 55012000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 55012000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Sri Lanka under HS-LK and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Sri Lanka use to classify HS code 55012000?

Sri Lanka classifies products under the Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK; locally ශ්රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු), 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 55012000 in Sri Lanka?

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

What is HS Code 55012000 in Sri Lanka

Under Sri Lanka's Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු), HS Code 55012000 is classified as Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of polyesters. Sri Lanka's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 55012000 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 55012000 in Sri Lanka

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5501

Synthetic filament tow

HS Code 55012000

Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of polyesters

Sri Lanka Tariff Classification: Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK)

In Sri Lanka, HS 55012000 is classified under the Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Sri Lanka Customs Tariff (HS-LK)

Local name ශ්‍රී ලංකා රේගු තීරුබදු

Digits 8

Official source https://www.customs.gov.lk/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5501

Top Sri Lanka import Product Under HS Code 5501

1 550120: Filament tow of polyesters $303.6K 2 550190: Synthetic filament tow, nes $51.4K 3 550110: Filament tow of nylon, polyamides $1.2K

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Top Sri Lanka export Product Under HS Code 5501

1 550190: Synthetic filament tow, nes $1.0K

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Related HS Code to Sri Lanka Polyester Filament Tow (55012000)

HS Code 550110

Synthetic filament tow : Of nylon or other polyamides

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

55012000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 55012000 in Sri Lanka?

HS code 55012000 covers Filament tow as specified in Note 1 to chapter 55, of polyesters in Sri Lanka. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5501 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-LK.

Is HS code 55012000 the same across all countries?

What system does Sri Lanka use to classify HS code 55012000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 55012000 in Sri Lanka?