Product classification
HS code for Viscose rayon cabled yarn: 5403.41
Yarn, artificial, filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.
Classification of viscose rayon cabled yarn under HS 5403.41
Viscose rayon cabled yarn is classified under HS code 5403.41. This classification is based on the structure of the yarn and the material composition. Under Chapter 54, which deals with man-made filaments, heading 5403 covers artificial filament yarns. While single yarns fall under different subheadings, multiple (folded) or cabled yarns are specifically categorized under 5403.41. Cabled yarn consists of two or more folded yarns twisted together in one or more stages. The classification requires that the yarn is made of viscose rayon filaments and is not prepared for retail sale or intended as sewing thread. The distinction between single and cabled yarn is critical for determining the correct six-digit subheading. The technical definition of artificial fibers in the HS nomenclature refers to regenerated cellulose, such as viscose rayon, cuprammonium rayon, or acetate, distinguishing them from synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon.
- Covers
- Multiple (folded) viscose rayon filament yarn
- Cabled viscose rayon yarn
- Multi-ply artificial filament yarn
- Plied viscose rayon yarn for industrial weaving
- Twisted viscose filament yarn (multiple plies)
- Also under 5403.41
- Birla Viscose Filament Yarn
- Sateri Viscose Rayon
- Lenzing Viscose Filament
Codes often confused with 5403.41
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 5403.31, which is only for single yarns. Another frequent error is using HS code 5401.20, which is for sewing thread; if the yarn is finished or has a final Z-twist intended for sewing, it belongs there. Furthermore, if the yarn is heavily twisted to the point of being considered twine or rope, it may fall under heading 5607.
Top exporters and importers of HS 540341 (the code used for viscose rayon cabled yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 540341 (the code used for viscose rayon cabled yarn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 50% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 33% 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 540341, not only viscose rayon cabled yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $55M 50% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $31M 29% of world exports
- 3 Italy $7.9M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $110M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $34M 33% of world imports
- 2 India $13M 13% of world imports
- 3 Türkiye $9.0M 8.7% of world imports
World total: $104M 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 viscose rayon cabled yarn
Brazil classifies viscose rayon cabled yarn under NCM 5403.41.00: HS 5403.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about viscose rayon cabled yarn
What is the HS code for Viscose rayon cabled yarn?
The HS code for Viscose rayon cabled yarn is 540341 (Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread). The HS code for multiple or cabled viscose rayon filament yarn is 5403.41.
How do I classify Viscose rayon cabled yarn for customs?
Viscose rayon cabled yarn is classified under HS code 540341 — Yarn, artificial; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of viscose rayon (not high tenacity), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does cabled yarn differ from single yarn in the HS system?
Single yarn (5403.31) consists of one strand of filaments, while cabled yarn (5403.41) consists of multiple strands twisted together.
Which countries are the top exporters of viscose rayon cabled yarn (HS 540341)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 540341 (the code used for viscose rayon cabled yarn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($55M, 50% of world exports), Czechia ($31M) and Italy ($7.9M). World exports came to about $110M, 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 viscose rayon cabled yarn (HS 540341)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 540341 (the code used for viscose rayon cabled yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($34M, 33% of world imports), India ($13M) and Türkiye ($9.0M). World imports came to about $104M, 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 Viscose rayon cabled yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 540341 for Viscose rayon cabled 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 viscose rayon cabled yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, viscose rayon cabled yarn (HS 540341) is classified under NCM 5403.41.00.