HS Code 550340: Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

Q: Is HS code 550340 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 550340 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 550340 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 550340?

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 550340.

What is HS Code 550340

HS Code 550340 covers Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section XI — Textiles and textile articles · Chapter 55 — Man-made staple fibres · Heading 5503 — Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning. 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 550340 Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning Cover?

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5503

Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

HS Code 550340

Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning

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What HS Codes for Man-Made Staple Fibres Do Not Cover

Chapter 55 covers man-made staple fibers (cut fibers) and yarns and fabrics thereof. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Man-made filaments (continuous)

Chapter 54

Polypropylene strip > 5 mm

Chapter 39

Garments

Chapters 61, 62

Non-woven fabrics

Chapter 56

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 Polypropylene Staple Fibres HS 550340

Viet Nam

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India

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Indonesia

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United States of America

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 550340?

HS code 550340 covers Fibres; synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5503, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 550340 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 550340 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 550340?