Heading 5402

Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex

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Heading 5402 covers synthetic filament yarn other than sewing thread, when it is not put up for retail sale, plus synthetic monofilament under 67 decitex. It is split first by yarn type: high tenacity yarn, textured yarn, other single yarn (by twist level), and multiple or cabled yarn. Within each group the subheading turns on the polymer, the decitex of the single yarn, and the twist.

Products in this heading

High tenacity aramid yarn used in tire cord, ballistic fabric and protective composites
High tenacity polyester yarn for industrial webbing and conveyor belting
Textured nylon yarn on cones for circular knitting and hosiery
Partially oriented polyester yarn (POY) for draw texturing
Elastomeric single yarn used in stretch fabrics
Twisted polyester yarn for sewing-machine-free weaving and narrow fabric
Polypropylene filament yarn for rope, cordage and strapping
Multiple folded or cabled nylon yarn for industrial thread applications

How to choose the right subheading

Material: nylon or other polyamides, polyester, polypropylene, elastomeric, or other synthetic.
Yarn type: high tenacity, textured, or other yarn, since each has its own subheading group.
Construction: single yarn versus multiple (folded) or cabled yarn.
Decitex per single yarn, where the subheading sets a 500 or 920 decitex threshold.
Twist level in turns per meter, which separates untwisted or low-twist lines from twisted lines.

Often confused with

Sewing thread of synthetic filaments, including small retail spools
Sewing thread has its own heading even when the filament is synthetic.
Heading 5401
Viscose or other artificial filament yarn
Artificial filament yarn is classified in 5403, not with synthetic filament yarn.
Heading 5403
Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more
Monofilament at or above 67 decitex leaves 5402 and goes to 5404.
Heading 5404
Woven fabric made from synthetic filament yarn
Once the yarn is woven, the goods are fabric of heading 5407.
Heading 5407

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for high tenacity polyester yarn?

Single high tenacity polyester yarn of not more than 920 decitex, untwisted or with twist under 5 turns per meter, is 5402.20.30.10 at a general (MFN) rate of 8.8%. Multiple folded or cabled high tenacity polyester yarn is 5402.20.60.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 7.5%.

What is the duty on textured nylon yarn?

Textured single yarn of nylon or other polyamides measuring not more than 500 decitex per single yarn is 5402.31.30.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 8.8%. The multiple folded or cabled version, 5402.31.60.00, carries a general (MFN) rate of 8%.

How do I classify twisted polyester single yarn?

Polyester single yarn with a twist exceeding 50 turns per meter is 5402.52.90.00 at a general (MFN) rate of 8.8%. If the twist is 50 turns per meter or less, the yarn falls in 5402.47.90.20 at a general (MFN) rate of 8%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.