HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5402.32 – Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread

Q: What is HS code 540232?

HS code 540232 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. This HS code covers textured synthetic filament yarn made from nylon or other polyamides, where the linear density per single yarn exceeds 50 decitex but remains below 67 decitex for the monofilament. The "textured" characteristic imparts bulk, stretch, and a softer hand, making these yarns suitable for a wide range of textile applications beyond fine hosiery. These are industrial yarns, not intended for direct consumer sale or as sewing thread. They are a vital input for manufacturers of apparel, upholstery, automotive textiles, and technical fabrics. Importers are typically large-scale textile mills and fabric producers seeking durable, resilient, and comfortable yarns for sportswear, outerwear, and industrial applications. Exporters are often major chemical and textile producers, particularly in Asia and Europe, with significant investment in synthetic fiber technology. The distinction in decitex from finer yarns (like 540231) is critical, as it dictates the yarn's thickness and suitability for different fabric weights and end-uses, influencing its trade value and market.

Q: What products fall under HS code 540232?

Medium denier textured nylon yarn, Polyamide textured yarn for sportswear, Nylon 6 textured upholstery yarn, Textured polyamide yarn for automotive fabrics, Nylon 6.6 textured yarn for outerwear, Bulk continuous filament (BCF) polyamide yarn, Textured nylon carpet yarn

Q: Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 540232?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 540232 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($213M, 35% of world exports), China ($108M) and Slovenia ($67M). World exports came to about $603M, 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.

Q: Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 540232?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 540232 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($107M, 18% of world imports), Australia ($60M) and Germany ($55M). World imports came to about $597M, 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.

Q: How is HS code 540232 structured?

HS code 540232 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

Q: What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 540232?

Brazil splits HS code 540232 into 3 NCM codes: 5402.32.11 (Permanent antistatic textured nylon, over 110 tex), 5402.32.19 (Other textured nylon yarn, over 50 tex), 5402.32.90 (Textured non-nylon polyamide yarn, over 50 tex). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.

HS code 5402.32 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, synthetic, filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. It is used for medium denier textured nylon yarn, polyamide textured yarn for sportswear, nylon 6 textured upholstery yarn, textured polyamide yarn for automotive fabrics and nylon 6.6 textured yarn for outerwear.

What HS 5402.32 covers

This HS code covers textured synthetic filament yarn made from nylon or other polyamides, where the linear density per single yarn exceeds 50 decitex but remains below 67 decitex for the monofilament. The "textured" characteristic imparts bulk, stretch, and a softer hand, making these yarns suitable for a wide range of textile applications beyond fine hosiery. These are industrial yarns, not intended for direct consumer sale or as sewing thread. They are a vital input for manufacturers of apparel, upholstery, automotive textiles, and technical fabrics. Importers are typically large-scale textile mills and fabric producers seeking durable, resilient, and comfortable yarns for sportswear, outerwear, and industrial applications. Exporters are often major chemical and textile producers, particularly in Asia and Europe, with significant investment in synthetic fiber technology. The distinction in decitex from finer yarns (like 540231) is critical, as it dictates the yarn's thickness and suitability for different fabric weights and end-uses, influencing its trade value and market.

Covers: Medium denier textured nylon yarn
Polyamide textured yarn for sportswear
Nylon 6 textured upholstery yarn
Textured polyamide yarn for automotive fabrics
Nylon 6.6 textured yarn for outerwear
Bulk continuous filament (BCF) polyamide yarn
Textured nylon carpet yarn
Examples: Invista (Cordura fabrics often use such yarns)
Hyosung (Creora Nylon for heavier fabrics)
RadiciGroup (Radilon for technical textiles)
Nilit (Nilit Nylon 6.6 for activewear)
Ascend Performance Materials (Ascend Nylon for industrial uses)

Codes often confused with 5402.32

Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 540231 (textured polyamide yarn <=50 decitex) due to the slight difference in decitex, or with 540245 (non-textured polyamide yarn) if the texturing process is overlooked.

5402.31Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread 5402.45Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread

Top exporters and importers of HS code 540232, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 540232 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 35% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 18% 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 Italy $213M 35% of world exports
2 China $108M 18% of world exports
3 Slovenia $67M 11% of world exports

World total: $603M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

1 Netherlands $107M 18% of world imports
2 Australia $60M 10% of world imports
3 Germany $55M 9.3% of world imports

World total: $597M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 5402.32 3

Brazil splits HS 5402.32 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

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.

Access via API

GET /api/hs-code/540232/

{
  "code": "540232",
  "description": "Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread",
  "section": "XI",
  "parent": "5402"
}

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Questions about HS 5402.32

What is HS code 540232?

HS code 540232 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. This HS code covers textured synthetic filament yarn made from nylon or other polyamides, where the linear density per single yarn exceeds 50 decitex but remains below 67 decitex for the monofilament. The "textured" characteristic imparts bulk, stretch, and a softer hand, making these yarns suitable for a wide range of textile applications beyond fine hosiery. These are industrial yarns, not intended for direct consumer sale or as sewing thread. They are a vital input for manufacturers of apparel, upholstery, automotive textiles, and technical fabrics. Importers are typically large-scale textile mills and fabric producers seeking durable, resilient, and comfortable yarns for sportswear, outerwear, and industrial applications. Exporters are often major chemical and textile producers, particularly in Asia and Europe, with significant investment in synthetic fiber technology. The distinction in decitex from finer yarns (like 540231) is critical, as it dictates the yarn's thickness and suitability for different fabric weights and end-uses, influencing its trade value and market.

What products fall under HS code 540232?

Medium denier textured nylon yarn, Polyamide textured yarn for sportswear, Nylon 6 textured upholstery yarn, Textured polyamide yarn for automotive fabrics, Nylon 6.6 textured yarn for outerwear, Bulk continuous filament (BCF) polyamide yarn, Textured nylon carpet yarn

What are common misclassifications for HS code 540232?

This code is frequently confused with 540231 (textured polyamide yarn <=50 decitex) due to the slight difference in decitex, or with 540245 (non-textured polyamide yarn) if the texturing process is overlooked.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 540232?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 540232 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($213M, 35% of world exports), China ($108M) and Slovenia ($67M). World exports came to about $603M, 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 540232?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 540232 in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($107M, 18% of world imports), Australia ($60M) and Germany ($55M). World imports came to about $597M, 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 540232 structured?

HS code 540232 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 540232?

Brazil splits HS code 540232 into 3 NCM codes: 5402.32.11 (Permanent antistatic textured nylon, over 110 tex), 5402.32.19 (Other textured nylon yarn, over 50 tex), 5402.32.90 (Textured non-nylon polyamide yarn, over 50 tex). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.