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Synthetic Filament Yarn HSN Code 5402

5% IGSTSchedule I

Synthetic filament yarn (not for retail), including nylon, is classified under HSN heading 5402. Nylon tyre yarn and nylon-66 filament yarn each have their own tariff item.

Heading
5402
Primary code
54021910
GST / IGST
5%
Customs duty (BCD)
5%

Synthetic Filament Yarn HSN codes & GST rates

The 8-digit HSN/HS codes under heading 5402 (synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex polyamides, whether or not textured : 5402 11 00 -- of aramids kg. 5% -). Click any code for the full duty stack, IGST schedule and FTA preferential rates.

HSN codeDescriptionIGSTBCD
54021910Nylon tyre yarn5%5%
54021920NYLON 66 FILAMENT YARN CONFIRMING TO IS 134645%2.5%

FTA preferential rates: 6 partner agreement(s) listed for 54021910; best preferential rate 0% via Japan; 5 partner(s) at 0%. See full FTA breakdown →

What is the HSN code for synthetic filament yarn?

The HSN code for synthetic filament yarn is 5402 at the 4-digit heading level. For GST invoicing and customs filing you generally need the full 8-digit tariff item — for synthetic filament yarn the most common is 54021910, which attracts 5% IGST.

HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) codes are India's standardised product-classification system used for both GST and customs. The first 2 digits are the chapter, 4 digits the heading, 6 digits the international subheading and 8 digits the India-specific tariff item. Always confirm the exact 8-digit code for your specific variant, and verify the rate against the latest CBIC/DGFT notification before filing.

How synthetic filament yarn is classified under HSN

The HSN classification for synthetic filament yarn narrows down level by level — from the broad section to the specific 8-digit tariff item used on your invoice and Bill of Entry.

  1. Chapter 542-digitMan-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials
  2. 54024-digit headingSYNTHETIC FILAMENT YARN (OTHER THAN SEWING THREAD), NOT PUT UP FOR RETAIL SALE, INCLUDING SYNTHETIC MONOFILAMENT OF LESS THAN 67 DECITEX polyamides, whether or not textured : 5402 11 00 -- Of aramids kg. 5% -
  3. 5402196-digit subheadingOther
  4. 540219108-digit tariff itemNylon tyre yarn

Section XITEXTILES AND TEXTILE ARTICLES

GST on synthetic filament yarn

Synthetic Filament Yarn (HSN 5402) attracts 5% GST under GST Schedule I. On a sale within the same state this is charged as 2.5% CGST + 2.5% SGST; on an inter-state sale or an import it is charged as a single 5% IGST. This is the rate recorded for the primary code 54021910 — other variants in the table above can carry different rates, so match your exact product and verify against the latest CBIC GST rate notification.

Customs duty on imported synthetic filament yarn

When synthetic filament yarn (HSN 54021910) is imported into India, the duty stack is approximately: Basic Customs Duty (BCD) 5%, AIDC 5%, Social Welfare Surcharge on the aggregate of customs duties, plus IGST 5% on the assessable value plus duties.

Indicative total duty on ₹100 of assessable value: 11.0638. This is an estimate — the actual amount depends on valuation, exemptions and the notifications in force on the date of import.

See the full duty breakdown for 54021910

Conclusion

The HSN code for synthetic filament yarn is 5402 at the heading level, with 54021910 the most commonly used 8-digit tariff item (5% GST). Always pick the 8-digit code that matches your exact product variant from the table above, and confirm the GST rate and customs duty against the latest CBIC/DGFT notifications before invoicing or filing a Bill of Entry.

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Source: CBIC Part II Import Tariff, chapter-wise PDFs·Last reviewed: