HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5205.41 – Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale
HS code 5205.41 is the 6-digit subheading for cotton yarn, (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale. It is used for heavy combed denim yarn, corduroy fabric yarn, luxury canvas yarn, robust upholstery yarn and rug backing yarn.
What HS 5205.41 covers
This HS code identifies heavy, multiple or cabled cotton yarn, not sewing thread, made from combed fibres with at least 85% cotton by weight, and a fineness of 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale. The 'combed' aspect signifies a higher quality yarn, characterized by greater smoothness, strength, and fewer impurities, making it suitable for premium and robust textiles. It is typically used in the production of luxury denim, heavy-duty apparel, high-end home furnishings, and specialized industrial fabrics. Importers are often manufacturers of high-value textile products in developed and emerging textile hubs. Exporters are usually countries with advanced spinning technology and access to high-grade raw cotton. Key trade considerations include yarn strength, evenness, dye uptake, and the added value derived from the combing process.
- Covers
- Heavy combed denim yarn
- Corduroy fabric yarn
- Luxury canvas yarn
- Robust upholstery yarn
- Rug backing yarn
- Industrial belting yarn
- Heavy apparel fabric yarn
- Examples
- Cone Mills (premium denim yarns)
- Arvind Ltd (heavy shirting yarns)
- Kipas Textiles (robust fabric yarns)
- Südwolle Group (high-end yarn focus)
Codes often confused with 5205.41
Common mistake. Often confused with 520531 (uncombed fibres of similar fineness) due to similar decitex, but 'combed' is the distinguishing factor. Also, 520411 for sewing thread.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 520541, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520541 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $8.0M 22% of world exports
- 2 Egypt $6.9M 19% of world exports
- 3 Italy $3.8M 11% of world exports
World total: $36M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $3.7M 13% of world imports
- 2 Türkiye $2.7M 9.3% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $2.6M 8.9% of world imports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 5205.41
Brazil does not split HS 5205.41: its NCM code is 5205.41.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 52.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5205.41
What is HS code 520541?
HS code 520541 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale. This HS code identifies heavy, multiple or cabled cotton yarn, not sewing thread, made from combed fibres with at least 85% cotton by weight, and a fineness of 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale. The 'combed' aspect signifies a higher quality yarn, characterized by greater smoothness, strength, and fewer impurities, making it suitable for premium and robust textiles. It is typically used in the production of luxury denim, heavy-duty apparel, high-end home furnishings, and specialized industrial fabrics. Importers are often manufacturers of high-value textile products in developed and emerging textile hubs. Exporters are usually countries with advanced spinning technology and access to high-grade raw cotton. Key trade considerations include yarn strength, evenness, dye uptake, and the added value derived from the combing process.
What products fall under HS code 520541?
Heavy combed denim yarn, corduroy fabric yarn, luxury canvas yarn, robust upholstery yarn, rug backing yarn, industrial belting yarn, heavy apparel fabric yarn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 520541?
Often confused with 520531 (uncombed fibres of similar fineness) due to similar decitex, but 'combed' is the distinguishing factor. Also, 520411 for sewing thread.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520541?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520541 in UN Comtrade data were China ($8.0M, 22% of world exports), Egypt ($6.9M) and Italy ($3.8M). World exports came to about $36M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 520541?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520541 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.7M, 13% of world imports), Türkiye ($2.7M) and Hong Kong ($2.6M). World imports came to about $29M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 520541 structured?
HS code 520541 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520541?
In Brazil, HS code 520541 is NCM 5205.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.