What it is
Strong, elastic polyamide yarn for socks, hosiery, fishing nets, ropes, elastic tape and sportswear.
Nylon 6 and nylon 66Textured (NTY) and flat yarnHigh-tenacity industrial yarn
Where imports come from
- China — US$ 4.63 million of imports under HS 540231 in 2025-26.
- Sri Lanka — US$ 1.49 million of imports under HS 540231 in 2025-26.
- Spain — US$ 0.56 million of imports under HS 540231 in 2025-26.
Rules before you buy or sell
- Polyamide ropes are under the Ropes and Cordages (Quality Control) Order, 2024 (IS 4572).
- GST on man-made fibres was cut from 18% to 5% and on man-made yarns from 12% to 5% (56th GST Council).
Storage and handling
Store dry and away from sunlight; ultraviolet light weakens nylon.
Businesses that use it
Knitted Socks Making →Socks Manufacturing →Elastic Tape Weaving →Mosquito Net Stitching Unit →
Sources (3)
- TradeStat, Department of Commerce — Commodity-wise all-countries import, HS 540231, 2025-26 (US$ million) · 2026
- Bureau of Indian Standards — Products under compulsory certification (Scheme-I, ISI mark), with QCO notifications and rescinded orders · 2026
- PIB — Executive Summary: Year End Achievement, Ministry of Textiles · 2025