Heading 5406

HTS code 5406 — Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale

Chapter
54 — Man-made filaments
Tariff lines
4
General duty
General duty rate of 7.5%

Tariff lines under heading 5406

Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral rateUnit
5406.00.1020Of acrylic (200) (Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale > Synthetic filament yarn)7.5%kg
5406.00.1040Of polyesters (200) (Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale > Synthetic filament yarn)7.5%kg
5406.00.1090Other (200) (Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale > Synthetic filament yarn)7.5%kg
5406.00.2000Artificial filament yarn (200) (Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale)7.5%kg

Documents required to import under 5406

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 5406?
HTS heading 5406 covers man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale. It sits in Chapter 54 (man-made filaments) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 4 tariff lines.
What is the duty rate for HTS 5406?
General duty rate of 7.5%. 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 5406 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