HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5403.49 – Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
HS code 5403.49 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, artificial, filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. It is used for cuprammonium rayon folded yarn, modal cabled filament, lyocell multiple yarn, specialized artificial folded yarn and regenerated cellulose cabled yarn.
What HS 5403.49 covers
This HS code covers multiple (folded) or cabled artificial filament yarns, not specifically mentioned elsewhere in heading 5403, with a linear density of less than 67 decitex, and not put up for retail sale or as sewing thread. This 'n.e.c.' category includes various regenerated cellulose fibers like cuprammonium rayon, modal, or lyocell when they are processed into a multi-ply or cabled structure. These yarns are traded internationally for their enhanced strength, bulk, and specific aesthetic or performance properties, finding applications in specialized apparel, home furnishings, and technical textiles. Importers are often textile manufacturers seeking unique material characteristics, while exporters are advanced fiber and yarn producers. The 'multiple or cabled' aspect distinguishes them from single filaments, offering different textural and structural possibilities for fabric development.
- Covers
- Cuprammonium rayon folded yarn
- Modal cabled filament
- Lyocell multiple yarn
- Specialized artificial folded yarn
- Regenerated cellulose cabled yarn
- Multi-ply artificial filament
- Examples
- Lenzing Modal Cabled Yarn
- Asahi Kasei Cupro Folded Yarn
- Tencel Lyocell Multiple Filament
Codes often confused with 5403.49
Common mistake. Can be confused with other specific artificial multiple yarns (e.g., 540341 for viscose rayon) or even synthetic multiple yarns (Chapter 54, Section XI) if the exact fiber type isn't identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 540349, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 540349 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 67% 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 $5.9M 42% of world exports
- 2 Singapore $1.3M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Japan $1.3M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $37M 67% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$2.7M 4.8% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $2.6M 4.6% of world imports
World total: $56M 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 code for 5403.49
Brazil does not split HS 5403.49: its NCM code is 5403.49.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 54.03 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5403.49
What is HS code 540349?
HS code 540349 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in heading no. 5403, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. This HS code covers multiple (folded) or cabled artificial filament yarns, not specifically mentioned elsewhere in heading 5403, with a linear density of less than 67 decitex, and not put up for retail sale or as sewing thread. This 'n.e.c.' category includes various regenerated cellulose fibers like cuprammonium rayon, modal, or lyocell when they are processed into a multi-ply or cabled structure. These yarns are traded internationally for their enhanced strength, bulk, and specific aesthetic or performance properties, finding applications in specialized apparel, home furnishings, and technical textiles. Importers are often textile manufacturers seeking unique material characteristics, while exporters are advanced fiber and yarn producers. The 'multiple or cabled' aspect distinguishes them from single filaments, offering different textural and structural possibilities for fabric development.
What products fall under HS code 540349?
Cuprammonium rayon folded yarn, modal cabled filament, lyocell multiple yarn, specialized artificial folded yarn, regenerated cellulose cabled yarn, multi-ply artificial filament
What are common misclassifications for HS code 540349?
Can be confused with other specific artificial multiple yarns (e.g., 540341 for viscose rayon) or even synthetic multiple yarns (Chapter 54, Section XI) if the exact fiber type isn't identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 540349?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 540349 in UN Comtrade data were China ($5.9M, 42% of world exports), Singapore ($1.3M) and Japan ($1.3M). World exports came to about $14M, 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 540349?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 540349 in UN Comtrade data were India ($37M, 67% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $2.7M) and Thailand ($2.6M). World imports came to about $56M, 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 540349 structured?
HS code 540349 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (54) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 540349?
In Brazil, HS code 540349 is NCM 5403.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.