HS code 540246: Synthetic Filament Yarn

What 540246 covers and what it doesn’t

Official text: Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex › Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre › Other, of polyesters, partially oriented.

This is the “other” line of heading 5402 (synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:

• 540211 High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured — Of aramids
• 540219 High tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not textured — Other
• 540220 High tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured
• 540231 Textured yarn — Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 tex
• 540232 Textured yarn — Of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 tex
• 540233 Textured yarn — Of polyesters
• 540234 Textured yarn — Of polypropylene
• 540239 Textured yarn — Other
• 540244 Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre — Elastomeric
• 540245 Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre — Other, of nylon or other polyamides
• 540247 Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre — Other, of polyesters
• 540248 Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre — Other, of polypropylene
• 540249 Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre — Other
• 540251 Other yarn, single, with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre — Of nylon or other polyamides
• 540252 Other yarn, single, with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre — Of polyesters
• 540253 Other yarn, single, with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre — Of polypropylene
• 540259 Other yarn, single, with a twist exceeding 50 turns per metre — Other
• 540261 Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled — Of nylon or other polyamides
• 540262 Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled — Of polyesters
• 540263 Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled — Of polypropylene
• 540269 Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled — Other

Nearby codes to check

• Heading 5402 Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex: every subheading side by side.

US duty rate

8.8%

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 540246

EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 540246 →

Common questions

What is HS code 540246?

Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex : Other yarn, single, untwisted or with a twist not exceeding 50 turns per metre : Other, of polyesters, partially oriented

What duty rates apply to 540246?

Listed duty rates range from 8.8% across 1 country rate.