HS Code 550810
Of synthetic staple fibres
Official description: Sewing thread of manmade staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of synthetic staple fibres
Also searched as: polyester sewing thread, nylon sewing thread, synthetic sewing thread, sewing thread synthetic
Classification
How 550810 breaks down
Man-made staple fibres
Sewing thread of manmade staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale
Of synthetic staple fibres
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 550810?
Buyers sourcing of synthetic staple fibres from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 550810 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 550810
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 550810 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 5508
Other HS codes under 5508
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Sewing thread of manmade staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale". If 550810 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 550810: common questions
What is HS code 550810?
HS code 550810 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Sewing thread of manmade staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of synthetic staple fibres". The first two digits (55) are the chapter — Man-made staple fibres — and digits 3-4 (5508) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 550810?
Common products classified under 550810 include polyester sewing thread, nylon sewing thread, synthetic sewing thread, sewing thread synthetic and similar items matching of synthetic staple fibres. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 550810?
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 550810 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (550810) 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.
Sourcing of synthetic staple fibres from 1688?
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