Nigeria Customs Tariff for HS Code 540251
Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
Reported average: 10%.
Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.
National lines included: 1 of 1. Excluded from the average: 0.
Reported ad-valorem range: 10%–10%.
Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.
Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.
WITS observation for this code and year
UN Comtrade H6 descriptions (HS 2022)
WITS API definitions: reported averages and excluded national lines
Direct HS code answer for Nigeria
Nigeria HS Code 540251: 10.00% (2023 MFN average)
The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 10.00% (2023 MFN average) for Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.
Customs tariff summary
- Country
- Nigeria
- HS / tariff code
- 540251
- Description
- Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread
- Chapter
- 54 —
- Heading
- 5402
- Subheading
- 540251
- Indicative MFN HS6 average
- 10.00% (2023 MFN average)
- VAT / tax
- Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
- Unit / basis
- Not listed in this tariff line
- Source / vintage
- WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS — 2023 MFN HS6 reference
Historical MFN average
10.00% (2023 MFN average)
Import permission
not assessed
Import planning
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Details
- HS Code
- 540251
- Chapter
- 54 —
- Heading
- 5402
- Subheading
- 540251
Compare HS code 540251 across GCC countries
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Related HS Codes (Heading 5402)
| HS Code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 540211 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides, textured or not; of aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540219 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity nylon or other polyamides, textured or not; other than aramids, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540220 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of high tenacity yarn of polyesters, whether or not textured, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540231 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn not more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540232 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of nylon or other polyamides, measuring per single yarn more than 50 decitex, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540233 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polyesters, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540234 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, of polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540239 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), textured, other than of nylon or other polymides, polyesters, or polypropylene, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540244 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, elastomeric, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540245 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540246 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540247 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), not partially oriented, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540248 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540249 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, single, untwisted or twisted 50 turns or less per metre, n.e.c. in heading no. 5402, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540252 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540253 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene (not high tenacity or textured), single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540259 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), other than high tenacity or textured yarn, single, twisted more than 50 turns per metre, n.e.c. in heading no. 5402, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540261 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of nylon or other polymides (not high tenacity or textured), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540262 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polyesters (not high tenacity or textured), multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 540263 | Yarn, synthetic; filament, monofilament (less than 67 decitex), of polypropylene, other than high tenacity or textured yarn, multiple (folded) or cabled, not for retail sale, not sewing thread | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.