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540120Chapter 54

540120 — Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale: Of artificial filaments

Covers:
Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale: Of artificial…
Listed US duty:
11.4% (US general rate, HTS 2026)

Official description

Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of artificial filaments

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What 540120 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale › Of artificial filaments.

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 5401 Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale: every subheading side by side.
  • 540110 Of synthetic filaments

US duty rate

11.4%

General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.

Who imports under 540120

EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 540120 →

Common questions

What is HS code 540120?
Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale : Of artificial filaments
What duty rates apply to 540120?
Listed duty rates range from 11.4% across 1 country rate.

Browse all of Chapter 54: Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials →

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