HS Code 540120
Of artificial filaments
Official description: Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of artificial filaments
Also searched as: artificial silk thread, rayon thread, viscose thread
Classification
How 540120 breaks down
Man-made filaments; strip of man-made textile materials
Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
Of artificial filaments
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 540120?
Buyers sourcing of artificial filaments from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 540120 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 540120
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 540120 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 5401
Other HS codes under 5401
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale". If 540120 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 540120: common questions
What is HS code 540120?
HS code 540120 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Sewing thread of manmade filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of artificial filaments". The first two digits (54) are the chapter — Man-made filaments; strip of man-made textile materials — and digits 3-4 (5401) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 540120?
Common products classified under 540120 include artificial silk thread, rayon thread, viscose thread and similar items matching of artificial filaments. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 540120?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 540120 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (540120) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Chapter 54
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