HS heading 54.01: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
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Key facts
- Heading
- 54.01
- Description
- Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
- Chapter
- 54: Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials
- Subheadings
- 2
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS heading 54.01 covers sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale. It is in chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). It is split into 2 subheadings: 5401.10 (of synthetic filaments) and 5401.20 (of artificial filaments). National tariff lines under heading 54.01 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of chapter 54 are classified in its other 7 headings, listed below.
- 54.02Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex
- 54.03Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex
- 54.04Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm
- 54.05Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of artificial textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm
- 54.06Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale
- 54.07Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 54.04
- 54.08Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 54.05
How it is structured
Heading 54.01 is one of 8 headings in chapter 54. Its first two digits, 54, are the chapter; the next two, 01, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (5401.10, 5401.20).
In other countries
National tariff lines under heading 54.01 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States2 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 54.01 cover?
HS heading 54.01 covers sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale.
Which chapter is HS heading 54.01 in?
HS heading 54.01 is in chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials).
How many subheadings does HS heading 54.01 have?
HS heading 54.01 has 2 subheadings: 5401.10 (of synthetic filaments) and 5401.20 (of artificial filaments).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS heading 54.01?
National tariff lines under heading 54.01 are live on border.bot for the United States (2 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.