Chapter 54
HTS codes for man-made filaments
Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials.
- Headings
- 8
- Tariff lines
- 265
- General duty
- General duty rates from 2.7% to 25%, with 15 duty-free lines; 8 lines carry a specific or compound duty
Headings in Chapter 54
- 5401Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale2
- 5402Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex54
- 5403Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex15
- 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 mm8
- 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 mm2
- 5406Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale4
- 5407Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404123
- 5408Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 540557
Documents required to import Chapter 54 goods
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 does HTS Chapter 54 cover?
- Chapter 54 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials. It contains 8 four-digit headings and 265 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for Chapter 54 goods?
- General duty rates from 2.7% to 25%, with 15 duty-free lines; 8 lines carry a specific or compound duty. The rate that applies depends on the specific tariff line and the country of origin — preferential trade agreements can reduce or eliminate the general rate.
- How do I find the right HTS code in Chapter 54?
- Classification depends on the material, construction, and intended use of the product. Browse the headings on this page, or describe your product in the search box to get a candidate code with its duty rate.