Customs tariff code 54: MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS
Reference data as at 10 October 2026
Customs tariff code 54 covers MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
54 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 54
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ukraine | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Als „Chemiefasern" gelten in allen Teilen der Nomenklatur Spinnfasern und Filamente aus organischen Polymeren, die hergestellt sind: a) durch Polymerisation von organischen Monomeren, um Polymere wie Polyamide, Polyester, Polyolefine oder Polyurethane zu erhalten, oder durch chemische Modifikation von Polymeren von aus diesem Prozess hervorgegangenen Polymeren (z. B. Poly(vinylalkohol) hergestellt aus der Hydrolyse von Poly(vinylacetat)) (RV E54011A0); b) durch Auflösung oder durch chemische Behandlung von natürlichen organischen Polymeren (z. B. Cellulose), um Polymere wie Kupferseide (Cupra) oder Viskose zu erhalten oder durch chemische Modifikation von natürlichen organischen Polymeren (z. B. Cellulose, Kasein und andere Proteine, Alginsäure), um Polymere wie Acetat-Cellulose oder Alginate zu erhalten (RV E54011B0). …
1. Zu Abschnitt XI gehören nicht: a) Borsten und Tierhaare zum Herstellen von Besen, Bürsten oder Pinseln (Position 0502); Rosshaar und Rosshaarabfälle (Position 0511) (RV C1101A00); b) Menschenhaare und Waren daraus (Position 0501, 6703 oder 6704); jedoch gehören Filter- oder Presstücher aus Menschenhaaren, wie sie üblicherweise zum Pressen von Öl oder zu ähnlichen technischen Zwecken verwendet werden, zu Position 5911) (RV C1101B00); c) Baumwoll-Linters und andere Erzeugnisse pflanzlichen Ursprungs des Kapitels 14 (RV C1101C00); d) Asbest der Position 2524, Asbestwaren und andere Waren der Positionen 6812 oder 6813 (RV C1101D00); e) Waren der Positionen 3005 oder 3006; Garne zum Reinigen der Zahnzwischenräume (Zahnseide), in Aufmachungen für den Einzelverkauf, der Position 3306 (RV C1101E00); f) lichtempfindliche Spinnstoffwaren der Positionen 3701 bis 3704 (RV C1101F00); g) Monofile, …
Subdivisions of this code
- 5401Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale
- 5402Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex
- 5403Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex
- 5404Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw), of synthetic textile materials, of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm
- 5405Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw), of artificial textile materials, of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm
- 5406Man-made filament yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale
- 5407Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404
- 5408Woven fabrics of artificial filament yarn, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5405
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 54 cover?
Code 54 covers MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 54?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 54. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 54 have?
54 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 54?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 54. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 54 change?
54 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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