Heading 5403
HTS code 5403 — Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex
- Chapter
- 54 — Man-made filaments
- Tariff lines
- 15
- General duty
- General duty rates from 7.5% to 10%
Tariff lines under heading 5403
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5403.10.3020 | Monofilament; multifilament, untwisted or with twist of less than 5 turns per meter (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > High tenacity yarn of viscose rayon > Single yarn) | 10% | kg |
| 5403.10.3040 | Multifilament, with twist of 5 turns or more per meter (606) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > High tenacity yarn of viscose rayon > Single yarn) | 10% | kg |
| 5403.10.6000 | Multiple (folded) or cabled (606) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > High tenacity yarn of viscose rayon) | 9.1% | kg |
| 5403.31.0020 | Monofilament; multifilament, untwisted or with twist of less than 5 turns per meter (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, single > Of viscose rayon, untwisted or with a twist not ex- ceeding 120 turns/m) | 10% | kg |
| 5403.31.0040 | Multifilament, with twist of 5 turns or more per meter (606) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, single > Of viscose rayon, untwisted or with a twist not ex- ceeding 120 turns/m) | 10% | kg |
| 5403.32.0000 | Of viscose rayon, with a twist exceeding 120 turns/m (606) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, single) | 10% | kg |
| 5403.33.0020 | Monofilament; multifilament, untwisted or with twist of less than 5 turns per meter (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, single > Of cellulose acetate) | 8.8% | kg |
| 5403.33.0040 | Multifilament, with twist of 5 turns or more per ` meter (606) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, single > Of cellulose acetate) | 8.8% | kg |
| 5403.39.1000 | Textured yarn (600) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, single > Other) | 10% | kg |
| 5403.39.9020 | Monofilament; multifilament, untwisted or with twist of less than 5 turns per meter (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, single > Other > Other) | 8% | kg |
| 5403.39.9040 | Multifilament, with twist of 5 turns or more per meter (606) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, single > Other > Other) | 8% | kg |
| 5403.41.0000 | Of viscose rayon (606) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled) | 9.1% | kg |
| 5403.42.0000 | Of cellulose acetate (606) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled) | 8% | kg |
| 5403.49.1000 | Textured yarn (600) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled > Other) | 9.1% | kg |
| 5403.49.9000 | Other (606) (Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex > Other yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled > Other) | 7.5% | kg |
Documents required to import under 5403
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 5403?
- HTS heading 5403 covers artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex. It sits in Chapter 54 (man-made filaments) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 15 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 5403?
- General duty rates from 7.5% to 10%. 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 5403 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
- 5401Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
- 5402Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic 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