Italy dominates global exports of textured nylon filament yarn with a 36.1% share and $229.8M in reported exports, serving 52 markets and anchoring major corridors to the Netherlands ($61.2M), Germany ($31.3M), Belgium ($29.0M), Slovenia ($22.2M), and Czech Republic ($22.2M), reflecting deep integration into European textile manufacturing networks. China holds a 19% share with the broadest market reach (106 importing markets), and its corridor to Australia ($42.4M) and Japan ($16.9M) highlights significant Asia-Pacific penetration. Country-of-origin compliance is critical given EU textile labelling rules and potential anti-dumping scrutiny on Chinese synthetic yarns, while transshipment through Belgium and the Netherlands warrants monitoring for re-export activity masking true origin.
HS Code 540232 covers Textured Nylon Filament Yarn under the Harmonized System. It is used for customs declarations, import duty assessment, trade statistics, export documentation, and sourcing analysis.
Products classified under HS 540232 are used across Hosiery & Legwear, Sportswear & Activewear, Lingerie & Intimate Apparel, Technical Textiles, Woven & Knitted Fabrics. Demand is driven by Athleisure apparel demand, Fast fashion production cycles, Hosiery manufacturing output, Oil-derived feedstock pricing.
Major exporting countries include Italy, China, Slovenia, Belgium, United States based on recent international trade reporting.
Demand is linked to Athleisure apparel demand, Fast fashion production cycles, Hosiery manufacturing output, Oil-derived feedstock pricing. Input costs are influenced by Caprolactam / Nylon 6 polymer chips.
Active US trade measures:
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US importers of Textured Nylon Filament Yarn must classify at the HTS10 level. Additional measures such as Section 232, Section 301, ADD/CVD, or Chapter 99 provisions may apply depending on the exact classification and origin.
EU importers classify Textured Nylon Filament Yarn at TARIC10 level. Preferential treatment may apply where rules of origin are satisfied under EU trade agreements. Intra-EU trade is duty-free.
India assesses Textured Nylon Filament Yarn at the HS8 level under the CBIC Customs Tariff. The applicable duty framework is: BCD 5% + SWS 0.50% + IGST 5% = 10.80% effective gross rate. IGST is generally recoverable for registered B2B importers via GST filing.
Based on recent international trade data, the leading exporting countries for Textured Nylon Filament Yarn are:
These corridors show where trade activity is concentrated. Buyers use this signal to identify supplier depth, established logistics lanes, and alternative sourcing markets.
| HS Code | 540232 |
| Product | Textured Nylon Filament Yarn |
| Chapter | 54 — Synthetic Textile Yarn |
| Major exporting countries | Italy, China, Slovenia, Belgium, United States |
| Primary industries | Hosiery & Legwear, Sportswear & Activewear, Lingerie & Intimate Apparel, Technical Textiles, Woven & Knitted Fabrics |
| Trade year | 2024 |
| US duty framework | 8% MFN |
| EU duty framework | TARIC10 classification dependent |
| India BCD | 5% BCD |
Logitality sourcing intelligence for HS 540232 combines global trade corridors, tariff data, commodity cost signals, FX movement, and supplier-country analysis to compare origins by estimated landed cost.
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Run sourcing intelligence →HS Code 540232 covers Textured Nylon Filament Yarn and is used for customs declarations, trade statistics, import duty assessment, and sourcing analysis.
Duty varies by destination and classification. US: 8% MFN. EU: TARIC10 classification dependent. India: 5% BCD.
Major exporting countries include Italy, China, Slovenia, Belgium, United States, based on recent trade reporting.