HS code 5401.20: Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale, of artificial filaments
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Key facts
- HS code
- 5401.20
- Covers
- Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale, of artificial filaments
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 1 line
Summary
HS code 5401.20 covers sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale, of artificial filaments. It sits in heading 54.01 (sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale) in chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). Other goods of heading 54.01 are classified under 5401.10 (of synthetic filaments). National tariff lines under 5401.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 5401.20 covers sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale, of artificial filaments.
The legal text of the subheading is “Of artificial filaments”, in HS2022.
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of heading 54.01 are classified under 5401.10 (of synthetic filaments).
- 5401.10Of synthetic filaments
How it is structured
5401.20 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 54, are the chapter; the first four, 5401, are heading 54.01; the last two, 20, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Subheading 5401.20
- Of artificial filaments
In other countries
National tariff lines under 5401.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 5401.20 cover?
HS code 5401.20 covers sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale, of artificial filaments.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 5401.20 in?
HS code 5401.20 is in heading 54.01 (sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale) in chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials).
Where are goods of heading 54.01 classified when 5401.20 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 54.01 are classified under 5401.10 (of synthetic filaments).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 5401.20?
National tariff lines under 5401.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, 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.