HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5206.24 – Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale

HS code 5206.24 is the 6-digit subheading for cotton yarn, (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale. It is used for fine blended combed shirting yarn, premium blended knitwear yarn, blended combed sateen yarn, blended combed dress fabric yarn and blended combed fine bed linen yarn.

What HS 5206.24 covers

This HS code covers single cotton yarn, made from combed fibers, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, and featuring a finer count (less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex). As a non-retail product, this blended yarn is a premium input for textile manufacturing. The combing process ensures a very smooth, strong, and lustrous yarn, making it ideal for high-quality blended apparel, fine shirting, and premium home textiles where both performance and aesthetic appeal are crucial. International trade in this category involves sophisticated textile supply chains, with demand from fashion brands and luxury home goods manufacturers seeking consistent quality and specific blend characteristics. Exporters are typically advanced spinning mills capable of producing fine, combed, blended yarns.

Covers
  • Fine blended combed shirting yarn
  • Premium blended knitwear yarn
  • Blended combed sateen yarn
  • Blended combed dress fabric yarn
  • Blended combed fine bed linen yarn
  • Blended combed voile yarn
Examples
  • Sateri (blended fibers)
  • Aditya Birla Group (blended fibers)
  • Brooks Brothers (end product fabric)
  • Ralph Lauren (end product fabric)

Codes often confused with 5206.24

Common mistake. Often confused with 520614 (uncombed, single, <85% cotton) or 520524 (single, combed, >=85% cotton). The key is 'combed', 'single', '<85% cotton', and the specific decitex range.

5206.14Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale5205.24Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520624, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520624 in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% 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 Vietnam* ~$66M
  2. 2 India $40M
  3. 3 Costa Rica* ~$15M

World total: $158M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $49M
  2. 2 Bangladesh* ~$23M
  3. 3 Guatemala $19M

World total: $146M 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 5206.24

Brazil does not split HS 5206.24: its NCM code is 5206.24.00.

  1. 5206.24.00 Single combed yarn under 85% cotton, Nm 52–80De título inferior a 192,31 decitex, mas não inferior a 125 decitex (número métrico superior a 52, mas não superior a 80)

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 5206.24

What is HS code 520624?

HS code 520624 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale. This HS code covers single cotton yarn, made from combed fibers, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, and featuring a finer count (less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex). As a non-retail product, this blended yarn is a premium input for textile manufacturing. The combing process ensures a very smooth, strong, and lustrous yarn, making it ideal for high-quality blended apparel, fine shirting, and premium home textiles where both performance and aesthetic appeal are crucial. International trade in this category involves sophisticated textile supply chains, with demand from fashion brands and luxury home goods manufacturers seeking consistent quality and specific blend characteristics. Exporters are typically advanced spinning mills capable of producing fine, combed, blended yarns.

What products fall under HS code 520624?

Fine blended combed shirting yarn, premium blended knitwear yarn, blended combed sateen yarn, blended combed dress fabric yarn, blended combed fine bed linen yarn, blended combed voile yarn

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520624?

Often confused with 520614 (uncombed, single, <85% cotton) or 520524 (single, combed, >=85% cotton). The key is 'combed', 'single', '<85% cotton', and the specific decitex range.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520624?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520624 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $66M, 42% of world exports), India ($40M) and Costa Rica (about $15M). World exports came to about $158M, 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 520624?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520624 in UN Comtrade data were China ($49M, 34% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $23M) and Guatemala ($19M). World imports came to about $146M, 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 520624 structured?

HS code 520624 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 (24) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520624?

In Brazil, HS code 520624 is NCM 5206.24.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.