HS Code 540821: Fabrics, woven; of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, bleached or unbleached

Q: Is HS code 540821 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 540821 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 540821 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 540821?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 540821.

What is HS Code 540821

HS Code 540821 covers Fabrics, woven; of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, bleached or unbleached. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XI — Textiles and textile articles · Chapter 54 — Man-made filaments · Heading 5408 — Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 540821 Fabrics, woven; of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, bleached or unbleached Cover?

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 54

Man-made filaments

HS Code 5408

Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading no. 5404

HS Code 540821

Fabrics, woven; of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, bleached or unbleached

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What HS Codes for Man-Made Filaments Do Not Cover

Chapter 54 covers man-made filament yarns and fabrics (continuous fiber). Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Man-made staple fibers

Chapter 55

Garments made from these filaments

Chapters 61, 62

Plastics in monofilament form > 1 mm cross-section

Chapter 39

Fiber-optic cables for telecoms

Chapter 90

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Unbleached Artificial Filament Fabric HS 540821

India

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Viet Nam

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Indonesia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 540821?

HS code 540821 covers Fabrics, woven; of artificial filament yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial filament, strip or the like, bleached or unbleached under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 54 (Man-made filaments), Heading 5408, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 540821 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 540821 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 540821?