HS Code 540233
Of polyesters
Official description: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : Textured yarn : Of polyesters
Also searched as: polyester textured yarn, polyester textured filament, polyester textured thread, textured polyester yarn, POY textured yarn
Classification
How 540233 breaks down
Man-made filaments; strip of man-made textile materials
Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex
Of polyesters
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 540233?
Buyers sourcing of polyesters from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 540233 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 540233
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 540233 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 5402
Other HS codes under 5402
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex". If 540233 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 540233: common questions
What is HS code 540233?
HS code 540233 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : Textured yarn : Of polyesters". The first two digits (54) are the chapter — Man-made filaments; strip of man-made textile materials — and digits 3-4 (5402) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 540233?
Common products classified under 540233 include polyester textured yarn, polyester textured filament, polyester textured thread, textured polyester yarn, POY textured yarn and similar items matching of polyesters. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 540233?
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 540233 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (540233) 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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