United States of America HS Code

HS Code 540231: Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex in United States of America

Q: Is HS code 540231 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 540231 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. United States of America extends it under HTS / HTSUS.

Q: What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 540231?

United States of America classifies products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS; locally Harmonized Tariff Schedule), 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 540231 in United States of America?

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

What is HS Code 540231 in United States of America

Under United States of America's Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), HS Code 540231 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United States of America extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 540231 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 540231 in United States of America

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 540231

Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex

HS Code 5402313000

Single yarn (600)

HS Code 5402316000

Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (600)

United States of America Tariff Classification: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS)

In United States of America, HS 540231 is classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS)

Local name Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbp.gov/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5402

Top United States of America import Product Under HS Code 5402

1 540220: High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured $216.5M 2 540211: High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured : Of aramids $121.7M 3 540233: Textured yarn : Of polyesters $119.2M

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Top United States of America export Product Under HS Code 5402

1 540211: High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured : Of aramids $134.6M 2 540233: Textured yarn : Of polyesters $65.5M 3 540249: Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other $64.6M

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Related HS Code to United States of America Light Textured Nylon Yarn (540231)

HS Code 5402313000

Single yarn (600)

HS Code 5402316000

Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn (600)

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 540220

High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 540231 in United States of America?

HS code 540231 covers Textured yarn : Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex in United States of America. It sits in Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5402 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HTS / HTSUS.

Is HS code 540231 the same across all countries?

What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 540231?

Where can I officially look up HS code 540231 in United States of America?