Customs tariff code 5402.61.00.00: Of nylon or other polyamides
Reference data as at 29 July 2026
Customs tariff code 5402.61.00.00 covers Of nylon or other polyamides. The third-country duty rate is 4 %, plus import VAT.
5402.61.00.00 is TARIC code in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 54. 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
- 5402.61.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 4 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
From HS code to customs tariff code 5402.61.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 4 % | MFN |
| 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.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
| Origin | Duty rate | Producer | Legal basis | Valid until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Türkiye | - | All other companies | Decision 0142/96 | - |
| ERGA OMNES | - | All other companies | Regulation 0734/26 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):60.000 % ; A (01):67.600 % | Fujian Eversun Jinjiang Co., Ltd. Fujian Jingfeng Technology Co., Ltd. Fujian Xinchuang Nylon Industrial Co., Ltd. Fujian Jinyi High Performance Material Co., Ltd. | REGULATION R1823/26 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):67.600 % ; A (01):67.600 % | Fujian Highsun Synthetic Fiber, Technology Co., Ltd. Fuzhou Liyuan Polyamide Industry Co., Ltd. Fujian Liheng Polyamide Industry Co., Ltd. Xinhui Dehua Nylon Chips Co., Ltd. Nanchong Meihua Nylon Co., Ltd. | REGULATION R1823/26 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):62.200 % ; A (01):67.600 % | Prutex Nylon Co., Ltd | REGULATION R1823/26 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):62.200 % ; A (01):67.600 % | Fujian Jiayi Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd | REGULATION R1823/26 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):62.200 % ; A (01):67.600 % | Nantong Zhongli Nylon Technology Co., Ltd | REGULATION R1823/26 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):62.200 % ; A (01):67.600 % | Fujian Xinsen Synthetic Fiber Technology Co., Ltd Fujian Fengdi Polyamide Co., Ltd | REGULATION R1823/26 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):62.200 % ; A (01):67.600 % | Fujian Kaibang Polyamide Technology Company Co., Ltd | REGULATION R1823/26 | - |
| China | Cond: A cert: D-008 (01):62.200 % ; A (01):67.600 % | Fujian Wanhong Textile Co., Ltd | REGULATION R1823/26 | - |
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
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
Zu Unterpositionen 5402 61 bis 5402 69 oder 5403 41 bis 5403 49: 1. Spinnstoffgarne aus synthetischen oder künstlichen Filamenten, auf einer Unterlage, die ihre Verwendung in der Textilindustrie anzeigt, durch Verzwirnen eines einfachen Garnes mit einer Gimpe hergestellt.
Nationale Entscheidungen und Hinweise (NEH) Zu den Unterpositionen 5402 1100, 5402 1900 und 5402 2000 gehören auch Garne, die sowohl hochfest als auch texturiert sind (Ergebnis der 52. Sitzung des Ausschusses für das Harmonisierte System - Dok. NC 1937 Annex H 13 vom 15. Oktober 2013).
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
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 5402.61.00.00 cover?
Code 5402.61.00.00 covers Of nylon or other polyamides. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 5402.61.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 5402.61.00.00 is 4 %. Goods originating in a country with a preferential agreement may qualify for a lower rate against valid proof of origin.
What is the HS code for 5402.61.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 540261. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 5402.61.00.00 have?
5402.61.00.00 has ten digits and carries the EU measures held in TARIC. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 5402.61.00.00 sit in the tariff?
5402.61.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 54 MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS > 5402 Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex > 540261 Of nylon or other polyamides. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 5402.61.00.00?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 5402.61.00.00. 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.
Is there an anti-dumping duty on 5402.61.00.00?
Yes. Trade defence measures are in force on 5402.61.00.00, covering origin Türkiye, ERGA OMNES, China. The rate depends on the producer: without the correct TARIC additional code, the residual rate for all other companies applies, which can be considerably higher.
Does customs tariff code 5402.61.00.00 change?
5402.61.00.00 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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