Heading 5401
HTS code 5401 — Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
- Chapter
- 54 — Man-made filaments
- Tariff lines
- 2
- General duty
- General duty rate of 11.4%
Tariff lines under heading 5401
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5401.10.0000 | Of synthetic filaments (200) (Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale) | 11.4% | kg |
| 5401.20.0000 | Of artificial filaments (200) (Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale) | 11.4% | kg |
Documents required to import under 5401
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
- Textile DeclarationRequired
CBP Form 3311 — declares fiber content, country of origin, manufacturer
- Visa / Export LicenseConditional
Required for shipments from quota-restricted countries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 5401?
- HTS heading 5401 covers sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale. It sits in Chapter 54 (man-made filaments) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 2 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 5401?
- General duty rate of 11.4%. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 5401 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 54
- 5402Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex
- 5403Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex
- 5404Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm
- 5405Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of artificial textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm
- 5406Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale
- 5407Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404
- 5408Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5405