HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 5509.41 – Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale

HS code 5509.41 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, (not sewing thread), single, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale. It is used for single spun polyester yarn, single acrylic yarn, single nylon staple yarn, single polypropylene yarn and single modacrylic yarn.

What HS 5509.41 covers

This category encompasses single yarns, not sewing thread, composed of 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, and not put up for retail sale. These are crucial industrial raw materials, primarily used by weaving and knitting mills to produce a wide range of fabrics for apparel, home furnishings, and technical textiles. Importers are typically large textile factories in manufacturing hubs, seeking cost-effective and performance-oriented yarns that offer properties like strength, durability, and wrinkle resistance. Exporters are major yarn producers, often located in countries with strong petrochemical and textile industries. Trade considerations include yarn count, strength, uniformity, and specific fiber type (e.g., polyester, acrylic), all vital for downstream manufacturing processes.

Covers
  • Single spun polyester yarn
  • Single acrylic yarn
  • Single nylon staple yarn
  • Single polypropylene yarn
  • Single modacrylic yarn
  • High-tenacity polyester yarn (single)
  • Recycled polyester yarn (single)
  • Spun viscose yarn (if synthetic is primary)
Examples
  • Indorama Ventures Polyester Staple Fiber Yarn
  • Reliance Industries Polyester Yarn
  • Toray Industries Polyester Yarn
  • Huvis Polyester Yarn
  • Vardhman Textiles Polyester Yarn

Codes often confused with 5509.41

Common mistake. Often confused with 550942 (multiple/cabled yarn of similar composition) or 550951 (polyester mixed with artificial staple fibres) if the 'single' characteristic or specific blend is not carefully checked.

5509.42Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale5509.51Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS code 550941, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 550941 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 19% 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 $50M
  2. 2 Slovakia $13M
  3. 3 Italy $9.2M

World total: $94M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $12M
  2. 2 Cambodia* ~$5.6M
  3. 3 Germany $5.2M

World total: $64M 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 5509.41

Brazil does not split HS 5509.41: its NCM code is 5509.41.00.

  1. 5509.41.00 Single other synthetic staple yarn, 85%+Simples

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 55.09 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 5509.41

What is HS code 550941?

HS code 550941 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale. This category encompasses single yarns, not sewing thread, composed of 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, and not put up for retail sale. These are crucial industrial raw materials, primarily used by weaving and knitting mills to produce a wide range of fabrics for apparel, home furnishings, and technical textiles. Importers are typically large textile factories in manufacturing hubs, seeking cost-effective and performance-oriented yarns that offer properties like strength, durability, and wrinkle resistance. Exporters are major yarn producers, often located in countries with strong petrochemical and textile industries. Trade considerations include yarn count, strength, uniformity, and specific fiber type (e.g., polyester, acrylic), all vital for downstream manufacturing processes.

What products fall under HS code 550941?

Single spun polyester yarn, Single acrylic yarn, Single nylon staple yarn, Single polypropylene yarn, Single modacrylic yarn, High-tenacity polyester yarn (single), Recycled polyester yarn (single), Spun viscose yarn (if synthetic is primary)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 550941?

Often confused with 550942 (multiple/cabled yarn of similar composition) or 550951 (polyester mixed with artificial staple fibres) if the 'single' characteristic or specific blend is not carefully checked.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 550941?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 550941 in UN Comtrade data were China ($50M, 54% of world exports), Slovakia ($13M) and Italy ($9.2M). World exports came to about $94M, 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 550941?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 550941 in UN Comtrade data were India ($12M, 19% of world imports), Cambodia (about $5.6M) and Germany ($5.2M). World imports came to about $64M, 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 550941 structured?

HS code 550941 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (09) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 550941?

In Brazil, HS code 550941 is NCM 5509.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.