Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading no. 5606 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
In plain English
This category includes yarns and strips made from materials described in specific earlier headings, as well as gimped yarns that are not made of horsehair. It also covers chenille yarn, which includes flock chenille, and loop wale-yarn. The single subheading listed groups all these items together without further division.
6-digit subheadings (1)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; gimped, (other than those of heading no. 5406 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn
Chapter 56 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Carpet underlay (5602) vs. carpet (5701-5703); paper-felt nonwovens (5603) vs. paper (Chapter 48).
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 56
- 5601 — Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not…
- 5602 — Felt; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
- 5603 — Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated
- 5604 — Rubber thread and cord, textile covered; textile yarn and strip and th…
- 5605 — Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or …
- 5607 — Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; w…
- 5608 — Twine, cordage or rope; knotted netting, made up fishing nets and othe…
- 5609 — Articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; twine…