Product classification

HS code for Cabled artificial yarn: 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.

Classification of cabled artificial yarn under HS 5403.49

Cabled artificial yarn is classified under HS code 5403.49. This classification is determined by the material composition and the structural assembly of the filaments. Heading 5403 specifically covers artificial filament yarn, including monofilament of less than 67 decitex. The subheading 5403.49 is a residual category for multiple (folded) or cabled yarns that are not specified in other subheadings of 5403. To qualify for this code, the yarn must be made from artificial fibers, which are derived from natural polymers such as cellulose (e.g., viscose rayon, acetate, or cuprammonium). Furthermore, the yarn must be cabled, meaning two or more folded yarns are twisted together, and it must not be put up for retail sale or intended as sewing thread. The classification process requires verifying that the yarn is not textured and does not meet the definition of high tenacity yarn as defined in the Section XI legal notes.

Covers
  • Viscose rayon cabled yarn
  • Acetate multiple (folded) yarn
  • Cuprammonium filament cabled yarn
  • Triacetate multiple yarn not for retail sale
  • Regenerated cellulose cabled filament yarn
Also under 5403.49
  • Lenzing Modal Cabled Yarn
  • Asahi Kasei Cupro Folded Yarn
  • Tencel Lyocell Multiple Filament

Codes often confused with 5403.49

Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 5402.69, which covers cabled synthetic yarn. The distinction lies in the chemical origin of the fiber; synthetic fibers are made from petrochemical polymers, while artificial fibers are made from natural polymers. Additionally, if the yarn is prepared for retail sale, it must be classified under heading 5406. If the yarn is specifically processed to be used as sewing thread, it falls under heading 5401. Confusion also occurs with heading 5607 if the yarn exceeds certain thickness thresholds, classifying it as twine or rope.

5402.69Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, n.e.c. in heading no. 5402, not for retail sale, not sewing thread54.06Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale54.01Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale56.07Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics

Top exporters and importers of HS 540349 (the code used for cabled artificial yarn), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540349 (the code used for cabled artificial yarn) 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.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 540349, not only cabled artificial yarn.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $5.9M
  2. 2 Singapore $1.3M
  3. 3 Japan $1.3M

World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $37M
  2. 2 Bangladesh* ~$2.7M
  3. 3 Thailand $2.6M

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 cabled artificial yarn

Brazil classifies cabled artificial yarn under NCM 5403.49.00: HS 5403.49 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about cabled artificial yarn

What is the HS code for Cabled artificial yarn?

The HS code for Cabled artificial yarn is 540349 (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). The primary HS code for cabled artificial filament yarn, not for retail sale and not sewing thread, is 5403.49.

How do I classify Cabled artificial yarn for customs?

Cabled artificial yarn is classified under HS code 540349 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do artificial and synthetic yarns differ in classification?

Artificial yarns (5403) are manufactured from organic polymers like cellulose, whereas synthetic yarns (5402) are derived from petroleum-based polymers like polyester or nylon.

Which countries are the top exporters of cabled artificial yarn (HS 540349)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540349 (the code used for cabled artificial yarn) 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 cabled artificial yarn (HS 540349)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 540349 (the code used for cabled artificial yarn) 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.

Is the HS code for Cabled artificial yarn the same in all countries?

The base HS code 540349 for Cabled artificial yarn is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for cabled artificial yarn in Brazil?

In Brazil, cabled artificial yarn (HS 540349) is classified under NCM 5403.49.00.