HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5402.19 – Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity nylon or other polyamides, textured or not; other than aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
HS code 5402.19 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, synthetic, filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity nylon or other polyamides, textured or not, other than aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. It is used for high-tenacity nylon 6 yarn, high-tenacity nylon 6.6 yarn, polyamide monofilament for fishing nets, industrial nylon yarn for ropes and tire cord yarn (polyamide).
What HS 5402.19 covers
This HS code covers high-tenacity synthetic filament yarn, specifically monofilament types with a linear density of less than 67 decitex, made from nylon or other polyamides, but explicitly *excluding* aramids. These yarns are engineered for superior strength, elasticity, and abrasion resistance, making them vital in a broad range of industrial and technical textile applications. They are designated "not for retail sale" and "not sewing thread," indicating their role as an intermediate product for further manufacturing. Major importers include industries producing ropes, nets, tire cords, seatbelts, and industrial fabrics, where durability and performance are paramount. Exporters are typically countries with robust petrochemical and synthetic fiber production capacities. Key trade considerations include denier, tensile strength, elongation, and specific finishes (e.g., heat-set, anti-UV). The market is driven by global manufacturing demand for durable goods and infrastructure, where these high-performance polyamide yarns provide essential structural integrity.
- Covers
- High-tenacity nylon 6 yarn
- High-tenacity nylon 6.6 yarn
- Polyamide monofilament for fishing nets
- Industrial nylon yarn for ropes
- Tire cord yarn (polyamide)
- Seatbelt yarn
- Ballistic nylon yarn
- Examples
- Invista Cordura yarn
- Rhodia Emana yarn
- Ascend Performance Materials H-TN yarn
- Toray Nylon yarn
- BASF Ultramid yarn
Codes often confused with 5402.19
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 540211 (high-tenacity aramid yarns) due to the polyamide base, or with 540231/540232 if the yarn is textured but not specifically high-tenacity.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 540219, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 540219 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Thailand, with 8.2% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $405M 33% of world exports
- 2 Japan $131M 11% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$120M 9.7% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Thailand $118M 8.2% of world imports
- 2 China $115M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 United States $107M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 5402.19 2
Brazil splits HS 5402.19 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5402.19.10 High-tenacity nylon filament yarnDe náilon
- 5402.19.90 High-tenacity other polyamide filament yarnOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 54.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5402.19
What is HS code 540219?
HS code 540219 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity nylon or other polyamides, textured or not; other than aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. This HS code covers high-tenacity synthetic filament yarn, specifically monofilament types with a linear density of less than 67 decitex, made from nylon or other polyamides, but explicitly *excluding* aramids. These yarns are engineered for superior strength, elasticity, and abrasion resistance, making them vital in a broad range of industrial and technical textile applications. They are designated "not for retail sale" and "not sewing thread," indicating their role as an intermediate product for further manufacturing. Major importers include industries producing ropes, nets, tire cords, seatbelts, and industrial fabrics, where durability and performance are paramount. Exporters are typically countries with robust petrochemical and synthetic fiber production capacities. Key trade considerations include denier, tensile strength, elongation, and specific finishes (e.g., heat-set, anti-UV). The market is driven by global manufacturing demand for durable goods and infrastructure, where these high-performance polyamide yarns provide essential structural integrity.
What products fall under HS code 540219?
High-tenacity nylon 6 yarn, high-tenacity nylon 6.6 yarn, polyamide monofilament for fishing nets, industrial nylon yarn for ropes, tire cord yarn (polyamide), seatbelt yarn, ballistic nylon yarn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 540219?
This code is often confused with 540211 (high-tenacity aramid yarns) due to the polyamide base, or with 540231/540232 if the yarn is textured but not specifically high-tenacity.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 540219?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 540219 in UN Comtrade data were China ($405M, 33% of world exports), Japan ($131M) and Vietnam (about $120M). World exports came to about $1.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 540219?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 540219 in UN Comtrade data were Thailand ($118M, 8.2% of world imports), China ($115M) and the United States ($107M). World imports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 540219 structured?
HS code 540219 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (54) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 540219?
Brazil splits HS code 540219 into 2 NCM codes: 5402.19.10 (High-tenacity nylon filament yarn), 5402.19.90 (High-tenacity other polyamide filament yarn). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.