HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5206.15 – Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale
HS code 5206.15 is the 6-digit subheading for cotton yarn, (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale. It is used for super fine uncombed cotton blend yarn, yarn for sheer fabrics, blended yarn for fine hosiery, industrial yarn for delicate apparel and yarn for high-thread-count shirting.
What HS 5206.15 covers
This HS code specifically covers very fine single, uncombed cotton yarn, not for retail, with a cotton content of less than 85% by weight, characterized by a fineness of less than 125 decitex. This category represents some of the finest uncombed blended cotton yarns traded internationally, essential for producing delicate and high-quality lightweight fabrics. Manufacturers specializing in premium shirting, fine hosiery, delicate apparel, and luxury home textiles are the primary importers. These yarns are often blended with synthetic fibers to enhance properties like strength, wrinkle resistance, or drape, making them highly versatile. Major textile-producing nations like China, India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh are key players, both as importers for their manufacturing needs and as exporters of specialized yarns. The trade in these fine yarns requires stringent quality control, as inconsistencies can significantly impact the final fabric's appearance and performance. Market dynamics are influenced by fashion trends, demand for lightweight fabrics, and the availability of high-quality raw cotton and blending fibers.
- Covers
- Super fine uncombed cotton blend yarn
- Yarn for sheer fabrics
- Blended yarn for fine hosiery
- Industrial yarn for delicate apparel
- Yarn for high-thread-count shirting
- Uncombed yarn for lightweight linings
- Yarn for premium blended knitwear
- Examples
- Raymond Ltd (India) fine blended yarn
- Shandong Ruyi (China) premium yarn
- PT Indorama Synthetics (Indonesia) blended fine yarn
- Artistic Fabric Mills (Pakistan) specialized yarn
Codes often confused with 5206.15
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 520515 (single, uncombed, 85% or more cotton) if the cotton content is misdeclared, or with 520625 (single, combed, less than 85% cotton) due to the "combed" vs "uncombed" distinction and similar fineness.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 520615, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520615 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sri Lanka, with 54% 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 $383K 42% of world exports
- 2 India $181K 20% of world exports
- 3 Uzbekistan* ~$120K 13% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $917K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sri Lanka $1.4M 54% of world imports
- 2 Pakistan $237K 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Nepal* ~$146K 5.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $2.7M 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 5206.15
Brazil does not split HS 5206.15: its NCM code is 5206.15.00.
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 5206.15
What is HS code 520615?
HS code 520615 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 less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale. This HS code specifically covers very fine single, uncombed cotton yarn, not for retail, with a cotton content of less than 85% by weight, characterized by a fineness of less than 125 decitex. This category represents some of the finest uncombed blended cotton yarns traded internationally, essential for producing delicate and high-quality lightweight fabrics. Manufacturers specializing in premium shirting, fine hosiery, delicate apparel, and luxury home textiles are the primary importers. These yarns are often blended with synthetic fibers to enhance properties like strength, wrinkle resistance, or drape, making them highly versatile. Major textile-producing nations like China, India, Vietnam, and Bangladesh are key players, both as importers for their manufacturing needs and as exporters of specialized yarns. The trade in these fine yarns requires stringent quality control, as inconsistencies can significantly impact the final fabric's appearance and performance. Market dynamics are influenced by fashion trends, demand for lightweight fabrics, and the availability of high-quality raw cotton and blending fibers.
What products fall under HS code 520615?
Super fine uncombed cotton blend yarn, Yarn for sheer fabrics, Blended yarn for fine hosiery, Industrial yarn for delicate apparel, Yarn for high-thread-count shirting, Uncombed yarn for lightweight linings, Yarn for premium blended knitwear
What are common misclassifications for HS code 520615?
This code is often confused with 520515 (single, uncombed, 85% or more cotton) if the cotton content is misdeclared, or with 520625 (single, combed, less than 85% cotton) due to the "combed" vs "uncombed" distinction and similar fineness.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520615?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520615 in UN Comtrade data were China ($383K, 42% of world exports), India ($181K) and Uzbekistan (about $120K). World exports came to about $917K, 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 520615?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520615 in UN Comtrade data were Sri Lanka ($1.4M, 54% of world imports), Pakistan ($237K) and Nepal (about $146K). World imports came to about $2.7M, 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 520615 structured?
HS code 520615 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 (15) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520615?
In Brazil, HS code 520615 is NCM 5206.15.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.