HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5206.45 – Cotton 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 sale

HS code 5206.45 is the 6-digit subheading for cotton 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 sale. It is used for fine blended combed shirting yarn (cabled), luxury blended knitwear yarn (cabled), blended combed sateen yarn (cabled), blended combed voile yarn (cabled) and high-thread-count blended bed linen yarn (cabled).

What HS 5206.45 covers

This HS code denotes high-quality, very fine count, multiple or cabled cotton yarn, made from combed fibers, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton. With a count measuring less than 125 decitex, this non-retail blended yarn benefits from the combing process, which removes short fibers and impurities, resulting in a smoother, stronger, and more lustrous product. It is used for premium blended fabrics in high-end apparel, luxury home textiles, and specialized technical textiles where fineness, strength, and a refined appearance are paramount. Importers are often luxury brands and specialized fabric manufacturers seeking superior textile inputs. Exporters are advanced spinning mills with a focus on quality, innovation, and the production of sophisticated blended yarns for discerning markets.

Covers
  • Fine blended combed shirting yarn (cabled)
  • Luxury blended knitwear yarn (cabled)
  • Blended combed sateen yarn (cabled)
  • Blended combed voile yarn (cabled)
  • High-thread-count blended bed linen yarn (cabled)
  • Blended combed lawn yarn (cabled)
Examples
  • Söktaş (fine blended yarns)
  • Albini Group (fine blended fabrics)
  • Canclini Tessile (fine blended fabrics)
  • Thomas Mason (fine blended fabrics)

Codes often confused with 5206.45

Common mistake. Could be confused with 520635 (uncombed, multiple/cabled, <85% cotton) or 520535 (multiple/cabled, combed, >=85% cotton). The key is 'multiple or cabled', 'combed', '<85% cotton', and the very fine decitex range.

5206.35Cotton 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 sale5205.35Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), per single yarn, not for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS code 520645, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520645 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vietnam, with about 22% 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 $6.5M
  2. 2 Italy $2.6M
  3. 3 Pakistan $1.4M

World total: $14M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Vietnam* ~$3.1M
  2. 2 Italy $2.1M
  3. 3 Malaysia $1.6M

World total: $14M 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 5206.45

Brazil does not split HS 5206.45: its NCM code is 5206.45.00.

  1. 5206.45.00 Plied combed 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 5206.45

What is HS code 520645?

HS code 520645 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cotton 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 sale. This HS code denotes high-quality, very fine count, multiple or cabled cotton yarn, made from combed fibers, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton. With a count measuring less than 125 decitex, this non-retail blended yarn benefits from the combing process, which removes short fibers and impurities, resulting in a smoother, stronger, and more lustrous product. It is used for premium blended fabrics in high-end apparel, luxury home textiles, and specialized technical textiles where fineness, strength, and a refined appearance are paramount. Importers are often luxury brands and specialized fabric manufacturers seeking superior textile inputs. Exporters are advanced spinning mills with a focus on quality, innovation, and the production of sophisticated blended yarns for discerning markets.

What products fall under HS code 520645?

Fine blended combed shirting yarn (cabled), luxury blended knitwear yarn (cabled), blended combed sateen yarn (cabled), blended combed voile yarn (cabled), high-thread-count blended bed linen yarn (cabled), blended combed lawn yarn (cabled)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 520645?

Could be confused with 520635 (uncombed, multiple/cabled, <85% cotton) or 520535 (multiple/cabled, combed, >=85% cotton). The key is 'multiple or cabled', 'combed', '<85% cotton', and the very fine decitex range.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520645?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520645 in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.5M, 47% of world exports), Italy ($2.6M) and Pakistan ($1.4M). World exports came to about $14M, 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 520645?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520645 in UN Comtrade data were Vietnam (about $3.1M, 22% of world imports), Italy ($2.1M) and Malaysia ($1.6M). World imports came to about $14M, 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 520645 structured?

HS code 520645 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 (45) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520645?

In Brazil, HS code 520645 is NCM 5206.45.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.