Customs tariff code 5405.00.00: Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension…
Reference data as at 1 July 2026
Customs tariff code 5405.00.00 covers Artificial 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. The third-country duty rate is 3.8 %, plus import VAT.
5405.00.00 is CN 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
- 5405.00.00
- Third-country duty
- 3.8 %
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 1
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 54MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS
- 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
- 5405.00.00Artificial 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
From HS code to customs tariff code 5405.00.00
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Third-country duty | 3.8 % | 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.
Binding tariff information for this code
Künstliches Monofil, - als Meterware, - mit einem Durchmesser von weniger als 1 mm, - aus laut Antrag künstlichen Chemiefasern, - mit einem Titer von laut Antrag mehr als 67 dtex. "Künstliches Monofil von mehr als 67 dtex und einem Durchmesser von weniger als 1 mm"
Notes that govern this classification
Erläuterungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (KN) Die Erläuterungen zu Position 5404 gelten sinngemäß.
Erläuterungen zum Harmonisierten System (HS) Die Erläuterungen zu Pos. 5404 gelten für Erzeugnisse dieser Position sinngemäß.
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 5405.00.00 cover?
Code 5405.00.00 covers Artificial 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. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 5405.00.00?
The third-country duty rate for 5405.00.00 is 3.8 %. 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 5405.00.00?
The first six digits form the HS code: 540500. Those are uniform worldwide, while the further digits carry the EU Combined Nomenclature and the national subdivision.
How many digits does 5405.00.00 have?
5405.00.00 has eight digits and matches the EU Combined Nomenclature. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 5405.00.00 sit in the tariff?
5405.00.00 sits in this hierarchy: 54 MAN-MADE FILAMENTS; STRIP AND THE LIKE OF MAN-MADE TEXTILE MATERIALS > 5405 Artificial 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. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 5405.00.00?
Yes. The EBTI database holds decisions on 5405.00.00, for example DEBTI4861/22-1. A BTI shows which product characteristics the customs authority relied on.
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 5405.00.00 change?
5405.00.00 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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