Harmonized System Code Classification

The first two digits of the HS code "54" represent fibers and their products.

Specifically, this chapter covers:

• Natural fibers: such as cotton, wool, silk, hemp, etc.
• Man-made fibers: such as rayon, polyester, acrylic fibers, etc.
• Fiber yarns and fabrics: including various types of yarns, cotton fabrics, silk, woolen fabrics, etc.
• Other fiber products: such as non-woven fabrics, fiber ropes, fiber paper, etc.

Reason for classification:

The HS code system classifies goods based on their nature, use, and material. The "54" chapter is specifically designated for fibers and their products due to the unique physical and chemical properties of fibers, which are fundamental raw materials in the textile industry and widely used in clothing, home, and industrial fields.

In simple terms, if your product is cotton, wool, silk, polyester, or yarns and fabrics made from these fibers, its HS code is likely to start with "54".

The first four digits of the HS code:
HS code: 5403

Classification description: Man-made fiber staple (excluding sewing thread), not retail packaged, including man-made monofilament with a linear density of less than 67 decitex.

Detailed information:

• General rate: Not provided
• Preferential rate: Not provided
• Rate 2: Not provided
• Quota quantity: Not provided
• Additional duties: Not provided
• Unit of measurement: Not provided

The six-digit HS code:
HS code: 5403.33

Classification: Man-made fiber filament yarn (excluding sewing thread), not retail packaged, including man-made monofilament with a linear density of less than 67 decitex.

Specific meaning: Other yarns, single strand: acetate fiber filament yarn: multi-strand yarn with more than 5 twists per meter.

The 8–10 digit HS code:
HS code: 5403330040

Classification: Man-made fiber filament yarn (excluding sewing thread), not retail packaged, including man-made monofilament with a linear density of less than 67 decitex: other yarns, single strand: acetate fiber: multi-strand filament with more than 5 twists per meter.

Explanation: This HS code corresponds to man-made fiber filament yarn, specifically acetate fiber filament yarn, which is multi-strand with more than 5 twists per meter. The main difference between this HS code (5403330040) and another HS code (5403330020) is the twist: 5403330040 has more than 5 twists per meter, while 5403330020 has less than 5 twists per meter or is untwisted.

Examples of products:

• Acetate filament yarn for weaving
• Multi-strand acetate yarn used in fashion fabric
• Non-retail packaged polyester filament yarn
• Industrial-grade man-made fiber filament yarn
• Acetate fiber yarn with high twist for durability
• Man-made fiber filament yarn used in technical textiles
• Non-woven fabric made from filament yarn
• High-quality acetate fiber yarn for specialty fabric production