Product classification

HS code for Polypropylene textured yarn: 5402.34

Yarn, synthetic, filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.

Classification of polypropylene textured yarn under HS 5402.34

Polypropylene textured yarn is classified under HS code 5402.34. This code is found in Chapter 54, which covers man-made filaments, including monofilament of less than 67 decitex. Heading 5402 specifically deals with synthetic filament yarn that is not put up for retail sale. The subheading 5402.34 is designated for textured yarns made of polypropylene. Texturizing is a physical process that introduces crimps, loops, or coils into the filament, which increases the volume, elasticity, and tactile properties of the yarn. This type of yarn is frequently used in the production of carpets (often referred to as BCF or Bulked Continuous Filament yarn) and upholstery fabrics where high coverage and a soft hand-feel are required. The classification requires the yarn to be multifilament and to have undergone this specific texturizing treatment.

Covers
  • BCF (Bulked Continuous Filament) polypropylene yarn
  • Crimped polypropylene multifilament yarn
  • Draw-textured polypropylene yarn (DTY)
  • Textured PP yarn for automotive upholstery
  • High-bulk polypropylene carpet yarn
Also under 5402.34
  • LyondellBasell PP Yarn
  • Braskem PP Yarn
  • ExxonMobil PP Yarn
  • Sinopec PP Yarn
  • Indorama Ventures PP Yarn

Codes often confused with 5402.34

Common mistake. A common error is classifying this under 5402.48, which is for other polypropylene yarns that are "non-textured." The physical presence of crimp or bulk is the deciding factor. Another misclassification occurs with 5406.00, which is used if the yarn is "put up for retail sale" (e.g., in small balls or skeins for handcrafts). Furthermore, if the yarn is a single monofilament with a cross-section exceeding 1mm, it must be classified under 3916 or 5404 rather than 5402.

5402.48Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread5406.00Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale39.16Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics54.04Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm54.02Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex

Top exporters and importers of HS 540234 (the code used for polypropylene textured yarn), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540234 (the code used for polypropylene textured yarn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 10% 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 540234, not only polypropylene textured yarn.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $24M
  2. 2 Türkiye $21M
  3. 3 Belgium $19M

World total: $121M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Belgium $14M
  2. 2 Italy $9.9M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $9.8M

World total: $135M 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 code for polypropylene textured yarn

Brazil classifies polypropylene textured yarn under NCM 5402.34.00: HS 5402.34 with 00 added.

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

Questions about polypropylene textured yarn

What is the HS code for Polypropylene textured yarn?

The HS code for Polypropylene textured yarn is 540234 (Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread). The HS code for textured polypropylene filament yarn not for retail sale is 5402.34.

How do I classify Polypropylene textured yarn for customs?

Polypropylene textured yarn is classified under HS code 540234 — Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What defines a yarn as "textured" in the HS code?

A yarn is considered textured if it has been subjected to physical or chemical processes (like twisting, heat-setting, or air-jetting) to create kinks, loops, or crinkles that increase its bulkiness.

Which countries are the top exporters of polypropylene textured yarn (HS 540234)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540234 (the code used for polypropylene textured yarn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($24M, 20% of world exports), Türkiye ($21M) and Belgium ($19M). World exports came to about $121M, 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 polypropylene textured yarn (HS 540234)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 540234 (the code used for polypropylene textured yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($14M, 10% of world imports), Italy ($9.9M) and the United Kingdom ($9.8M). World imports came to about $135M, 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 Polypropylene textured yarn the same in all countries?

The base HS code 540234 for Polypropylene textured 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 polypropylene textured yarn in Brazil?

In Brazil, polypropylene textured yarn (HS 540234) is classified under NCM 5402.34.00.