HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5207.90 – Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, put up for retail sale
HS code 5207.90 is the 6-digit subheading for cotton yarn, (not sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, put up for retail sale. It is used for blended cotton knitting yarn, cotton-acrylic crochet yarn, cotton-polyester weaving yarn, retail-packaged craft yarn and multi-fiber blend yarn for handcrafts.
What HS 5207.90 covers
This HS code covers cotton yarn that is not sewing thread, contains less than 85% cotton by weight, and is packaged for retail sale. This category is crucial for the craft and hobby industry, as well as smaller-scale textile producers. Importers typically include distributors supplying craft stores, independent designers, and small-to-medium sized apparel manufacturers who prefer pre-packaged yarns for convenience or specific blends. Exporters are often textile mills or yarn producers in countries with strong cotton and synthetic fiber industries, looking to cater to the consumer market directly or through specialized wholesalers. Key aspects to consider in trade are the blend composition (e.g., cotton-polyester, cotton-acrylic), yarn count, dye quality, and packaging presentation, as these significantly influence market appeal and price. The "less than 85% cotton" aspect means these yarns often offer enhanced properties like durability, elasticity, or cost-effectiveness due to the synthetic blend.
- Covers
- Blended cotton knitting yarn
- Cotton-acrylic crochet yarn
- Cotton-polyester weaving yarn
- Retail-packaged craft yarn
- Multi-fiber blend yarn for handcrafts
- Dyed cotton blend yarn balls
- Variegated cotton blend yarn
- Examples
- Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend
- Bernat Handicrafter Cotton
- Caron Cotton Cakes
- Patons Grace
- Lily Sugar'n Cream (blends)
Codes often confused with 5207.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 5205.2x (cotton yarn, not for retail, <85% cotton) if not put up for retail, or 520710 (cotton sewing thread for retail) if it's actually sewing thread. The "retail sale" and "not sewing thread" criteria are key differentiators.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 520790, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 520790 in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% 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 Denmark $57M 43% of world exports
- 2 China $13M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $11M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $134M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $24M 29% of world imports
- 2 United States $7.4M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $4.4M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $83M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 5207.90
Brazil does not split HS 5207.90: its NCM code is 5207.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 52.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5207.90
What is HS code 520790?
HS code 520790 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, put up for retail sale. This HS code covers cotton yarn that is not sewing thread, contains less than 85% cotton by weight, and is packaged for retail sale. This category is crucial for the craft and hobby industry, as well as smaller-scale textile producers. Importers typically include distributors supplying craft stores, independent designers, and small-to-medium sized apparel manufacturers who prefer pre-packaged yarns for convenience or specific blends. Exporters are often textile mills or yarn producers in countries with strong cotton and synthetic fiber industries, looking to cater to the consumer market directly or through specialized wholesalers. Key aspects to consider in trade are the blend composition (e.g., cotton-polyester, cotton-acrylic), yarn count, dye quality, and packaging presentation, as these significantly influence market appeal and price. The "less than 85% cotton" aspect means these yarns often offer enhanced properties like durability, elasticity, or cost-effectiveness due to the synthetic blend.
What products fall under HS code 520790?
Blended cotton knitting yarn, Cotton-acrylic crochet yarn, Cotton-polyester weaving yarn, Retail-packaged craft yarn, Multi-fiber blend yarn for handcrafts, Dyed cotton blend yarn balls, Variegated cotton blend yarn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 520790?
This code can be confused with 5205.2x (cotton yarn, not for retail, <85% cotton) if not put up for retail, or 520710 (cotton sewing thread for retail) if it's actually sewing thread. The "retail sale" and "not sewing thread" criteria are key differentiators.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 520790?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 520790 in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($57M, 43% of world exports), China ($13M) and Türkiye ($11M). World exports came to about $134M, 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 520790?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 520790 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($24M, 29% of world imports), the United States ($7.4M) and the Netherlands ($4.4M). World imports came to about $83M, 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 520790 structured?
HS code 520790 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (52) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 520790?
In Brazil, HS code 520790 is NCM 5207.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.