HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5206.11 – Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale

HS code 5206.11 is the 6-digit subheading for cotton yarn, (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale. It is used for heavy industrial fabric yarn, workwear denim yarn (blended), coarse canvas yarn, rug backing yarn and mop yarn.

What HS 5206.11 covers

This HS code covers heavy, single cotton yarn, not sewing thread, made from uncombed fibres with less than 85% cotton by weight, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number), and not for retail sale. The 'uncombed' and 'single' aspects, combined with the lower cotton content, indicate a more basic, cost-effective blended yarn, often used where strength and bulk are prioritized over smoothness and fineness. It's typically employed in industrial textiles, heavy-duty workwear, coarse fabrics, and certain home furnishings like mop heads or rug backings. Importers are often manufacturers looking for economical raw materials for mass-produced goods. Exporters include countries with large-scale spinning operations and access to various fiber blends. Key trade considerations involve the specific blend composition, yarn strength, and cost-effectiveness, as it competes with other blended yarns.

Covers
  • Heavy industrial fabric yarn
  • Workwear denim yarn (blended)
  • Coarse canvas yarn
  • Rug backing yarn
  • Mop yarn
  • Heavy upholstery yarn
  • Blended blanket yarn
Examples
  • Reliance Industries (blended yarns)
  • Trident Group (industrial yarns)
  • Huafu Fashion (blended yarns)
  • PT Indorama Synthetics (blended industrial yarns)

Codes often confused with 5206.11

Common mistake. Can be confused with 520531 (multiple/cabled, 85%+ cotton) or 520621 (single, combed, less than 85% cotton). The key is 'single', 'uncombed', and 'less than 85% cotton'.

5205.31Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale5206.21Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520611, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520611 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 40% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% 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. 1 China $43M
  2. 2 Vietnam* ~$17M
  3. 3 Türkiye $17M

World total: $108M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $18M
  2. 2 Russia* ~$18M
  3. 3 Indonesia $17M

World total: $118M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 5206.11

Brazil does not split HS 5206.11: its NCM code is 5206.11.00.

  1. 5206.11.00 Single uncombed yarn under 85% cotton, up to Nm 14De título igual ou superior a 714,29 decitex (número métrico não superior a 14)

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 52.06 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 5206.11

What is HS code 520611?

HS code 520611 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale. This HS code covers heavy, single cotton yarn, not sewing thread, made from uncombed fibres with less than 85% cotton by weight, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number), and not for retail sale. The 'uncombed' and 'single' aspects, combined with the lower cotton content, indicate a more basic, cost-effective blended yarn, often used where strength and bulk are prioritized over smoothness and fineness. It's typically employed in industrial textiles, heavy-duty workwear, coarse fabrics, and certain home furnishings like mop heads or rug backings. Importers are often manufacturers looking for economical raw materials for mass-produced goods. Exporters include countries with large-scale spinning operations and access to various fiber blends. Key trade considerations involve the specific blend composition, yarn strength, and cost-effectiveness, as it competes with other blended yarns.

What products fall under HS code 520611?

Heavy industrial fabric yarn, workwear denim yarn (blended), coarse canvas yarn, rug backing yarn, mop yarn, heavy upholstery yarn, blended blanket yarn

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520611?

Can be confused with 520531 (multiple/cabled, 85%+ cotton) or 520621 (single, combed, less than 85% cotton). The key is 'single', 'uncombed', and 'less than 85% cotton'.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520611?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520611 in UN Comtrade data were China ($43M, 40% of world exports), Vietnam (about $17M) and Türkiye ($17M). World exports came to about $108M, 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 520611?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520611 in UN Comtrade data were China ($18M, 16% of world imports), Russia (about $18M) and Indonesia ($17M). World imports came to about $118M, 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 520611 structured?

HS code 520611 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (06) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520611?

In Brazil, HS code 520611 is NCM 5206.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.