HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5206.35 – Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale

HS code 5206.35 is the 6-digit subheading for cotton yarn, (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale. It is used for very fine blended cotton yarn, lightweight shirting yarn, delicate apparel yarn, fine home textile yarn and uncombed cotton-modal yarn.

What HS 5206.35 covers

This HS code identifies multiple or cabled cotton yarn, not for retail, composed of uncombed fibres with less than 85% cotton by weight, and characterized by its very fine count, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) per single yarn. These exceptionally fine blended yarns are critical for producing lightweight, delicate, yet durable fabrics in the industrial textile sector. Importers are typically high-end fabric manufacturers and specialized textile mills in developed and developing economies, seeking specific yarn properties for intricate weaving or knitting. Exporters are often large-scale, technologically advanced yarn producers. The blend with synthetic fibers is crucial at this fineness to maintain strength and stability, allowing for the creation of sophisticated textiles that might otherwise be too fragile with pure, uncombed cotton.

Covers
  • Very fine blended cotton yarn
  • Lightweight shirting yarn
  • Delicate apparel yarn
  • Fine home textile yarn
  • Uncombed cotton-modal yarn
  • Specialty fabric yarn
  • High-count blended yarn
Examples
  • Huafu Fashion fine count CVC yarn
  • Texhong Textile Group fine blended yarn
  • PT Pan Brothers industrial yarn
  • Arvind Limited blended shirting yarn

Codes often confused with 5206.35

Common mistake. This code is distinct from 520645, which covers combed yarns of similar fineness, offering superior smoothness and luster, and from 5205 (single yarn) due to its multiple or cabled structure.

5206.45Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale52.05Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520635, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520635 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 97% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 92% 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 United States $7.0M
  2. 2 China $154K
  3. 3 Italy $35K

World total: $7.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$7.0M
  2. 2 United Kingdom $232K
  3. 3 Brazil $124K

World total: $7.5M 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 5206.35

Brazil does not split HS 5206.35: its NCM code is 5206.35.00.

  1. 5206.35.00 Plied uncombed yarn under 85% cotton, over Nm 80De título inferior a 125 decitex por fio simples (número métrico superior a 80, por fio simples)

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 5206.35

What is HS code 520635?

HS code 520635 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale. This HS code identifies multiple or cabled cotton yarn, not for retail, composed of uncombed fibres with less than 85% cotton by weight, and characterized by its very fine count, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) per single yarn. These exceptionally fine blended yarns are critical for producing lightweight, delicate, yet durable fabrics in the industrial textile sector. Importers are typically high-end fabric manufacturers and specialized textile mills in developed and developing economies, seeking specific yarn properties for intricate weaving or knitting. Exporters are often large-scale, technologically advanced yarn producers. The blend with synthetic fibers is crucial at this fineness to maintain strength and stability, allowing for the creation of sophisticated textiles that might otherwise be too fragile with pure, uncombed cotton.

What products fall under HS code 520635?

Very fine blended cotton yarn, lightweight shirting yarn, delicate apparel yarn, fine home textile yarn, uncombed cotton-modal yarn, specialty fabric yarn, high-count blended yarn

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520635?

This code is distinct from 520645, which covers combed yarns of similar fineness, offering superior smoothness and luster, and from 5205 (single yarn) due to its multiple or cabled structure.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520635?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520635 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($7.0M, 97% of world exports), China ($154K) and Italy ($35K). World exports came to about $7.2M, 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 520635?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520635 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $7.0M, 92% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($232K) and Brazil ($124K). World imports came to about $7.5M, 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 520635 structured?

HS code 520635 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 (35) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520635?

In Brazil, HS code 520635 is NCM 5206.35.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.