Code 5402 49 · Heading 5402

Single yarn of other synthetic fibres, untwisted or twisted ≤ 50 turns per metre

This covers single yarn made from endless synthetic fibres other than polypropylene, polyester, nylon or other polyamide fibres. The yarn must be untwisted or twisted ≤ 50 turns per metre, and must not be sewing thread, retail-packed yarn, textured yarn or elastomer yarn.

For example

Single acrylic-fibre yarn, untwisted, not textured, not elastomer yarn, not sewing thread and not in a retail sales presentation
Single yarn of another endless synthetic fibre, twisted ≤ 50 turns per metre, not textured, not elastomer yarn, not sewing thread and not in a retail sales presentation

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Synthetic filament yarn, incl. synthetic monofilament of < 67 decitex, single, untwisted or with a twist of <= 50 turns per metre (excl. sewing thread, yarn put up for retail sale, textured yarn, elastomeric yarn and filament yarn of polyester, nylon or other polyamides)

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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 5402 Synthetic filament yarn, incl. synthetic monofilame… 2 of 8 headings under chapter 54
Is it high-strength, textured, elastomeric, single-strand or multi-strand/cabled yarn, and what fibre is it made from and how is it twisted?
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Step 4 · Subheading 5402 49 Synthetic filament yarn, incl. synthetic monofilame… 14 of 22 subheadings under heading 5402
Does it match this full description: single yarn of endless synthetic fibres other than polypropylene, polyester, nylon or other polyamide fibres, untwisted or twisted ≤ 50 turns per metre, and not sewing thread, retail-packed yarn, textured yarn or elastomer yarn?

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5402 49 00 Synthetic filament yarn, incl. synthetic monofilament of < 67 decitex, single, untwisted or with a twist of <= 50 turns per metre (excl. sewing thread, yarn put up for retail sale, textured yarn, elastomeric yarn and filament yarn of polyester, nylon or other polyamides) 4.0% Save

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Export to Norway

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54.02.4900

Other

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. 9, 2026.

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

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Ordinary duty

Duty free

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. 9, 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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