Chapter 54 · Man-made filaments · Section 11
HS Code 5401.10
Of synthetic filaments (200)
Heading 5401: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 5401.10
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5401.10.00 | Of synthetic filaments (200) | 11.4% | Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 55% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 5401.10
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 5401 10 12 | Polyester filament surrounded by cotton fibres | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 5401 10 16 | Textured yarn | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 5401 10 14 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 5401 10 18 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 5401 10 90 | Put up for retail sale | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 5401 10 00 | Of synthetic filaments | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 5401.10
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 5401 10 00 00 | Of synthetic filaments | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5401 10 12 00 | Polyester filament surrounded by cotton fibres | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5401 10 14 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5401 10 14 10 | Core yarn of high tenacity polyester filament surrounded by polyester staple fibres: -with a twist of 410 TPM or more but not more than 1200 TPM, -with a linear density of 200 dtex or more but not more than 1500 dtex, -with an average tenacity of 46 cN/tex or more, -with an elongation at break of 13 % or more but not more than 23 %, -wound on a perforated dyeing tube, -with a weight, including tube, of 900 g or more | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5401 10 14 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5401 10 16 00 | Textured yarn | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5401 10 18 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 5401 10 90 00 | Put up for retail sale | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 5401
The subheadings immediately before and after 5401.10 in chapter 54.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 5401.10.
What is HS code 5401.10?
HS code 5401.10 covers: Of synthetic filaments (200). It belongs to chapter 54 (Man-made filaments) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 5401.10?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 11.4%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 5401.10?
The UK extends 5401.10 to 8 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 5401100000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.