Code 5401 10 · Heading 5401

Sewing thread made of synthetic filament fibres, including retail presentations

This covers sewing thread made of endless synthetic fibres, whether or not it is presented for retail sale. The exact type depends on whether it is core yarn, textured, another type of sewing thread, or in a retail presentation.

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Textured sewing thread made of endless synthetic fibres
Sewing thread made of endless synthetic fibres in a retail presentation

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Sewing thread of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale

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Step 1 · Section XI Textiles and textile articles
Which named textile group best describes the product: natural silk; wool or fine or coarse animal hair; cotton; other vegetable textile fibres or paper yarn; continuous or short synthetic fibres; wadding, felt or nonwovens; floor coverings; special woven or tufted fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings or embroidery; coated or laminated fabric or technical textile goods; knitted fabric; knitted clothing; non-knitted clothing; or other made-up textile goods?
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Step 2 · Chapter 54 Man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made … 5 of 14 chapters in section XI
What is the item: sewing thread; yarn of endless synthetic fibres; yarn of endless regenerated fibres; synthetic monofilament or strip; regenerated monofilament or strip; yarn of regenerated fibres in retail packaging; woven fabric of endless synthetic fibres; or woven fabric of endless regenerated fibres?
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Step 3 · Heading 5401 Sewing thread of man-made filaments, whether or not… 1 of 8 headings under chapter 54
Is the sewing thread made from continuous synthetic fibres or continuous regenerated fibres?
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Step 4 · Subheading 5401 10 Sewing thread of synthetic filaments, whether or no… 1 of 2 subheadings under heading 5401
Is it polyester core yarn wrapped with cotton fibres, another core yarn of endless synthetic fibres, textured sewing thread, another sewing thread of endless synthetic fibres, or sewing thread in a retail presentation?

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5401 10 Sewing thread of synthetic filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale you are here 4.0–5.0%
5401 20 Sewing thread of artificial filaments, whether or not put up for retail sale 4.0–5.0%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

54.01.1000

Of synthetic filaments

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

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Ordinary duty

4.0%

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.