Nigeria Customs Tariff for HS Code 550999
Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale
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 550999: 10.00% (2023 MFN average)
The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 10.00% (2023 MFN average) for Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale.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
- 550999
- Description
- Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale
- Chapter
- 55 —
- Heading
- 5509
- Subheading
- 550999
- 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
- 550999
- Chapter
- 55 —
- Heading
- 5509
- Subheading
- 550999
Compare HS code 550999 across GCC countries
Each destination shows its own source label. Oman uses its national schedule; Qatar and UAE entries may cite their separately published references and unresolved exceptions. Other entries retain the historical GCC reference. National codes, duty notes, restrictions and tax treatment can differ; verify with the destination customs authority.
Related HS Codes (Heading 5509)
| HS Code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 550911 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550912 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550921 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550922 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550931 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550932 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550941 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550942 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550951 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550952 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550953 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550959 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.5, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550961 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550962 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550969 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550991 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale | 10.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average |
| 550992 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale | 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.