About HS Code 550962
This HS code covers the international trade of industrial-grade yarns primarily composed of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers blended with cotton, not intended for retail sale. These blended yarns are a staple in the textile industry, offering a balanced combination of properties: cotton provides natural comfort, breathability, and absorbency, while acrylic/modacrylic contributes warmth, softness, bulk, and resistance to shrinking and fading. This makes them highly suitable for a wide range of applications, including knitwear, sweaters, blankets, and certain types of apparel. Countries with large-scale textile and garment manufacturing operations, such as China, India, Pakistan, and Vietnam, are significant importers, processing these yarns into finished textile products. Exporters typically originate from nations with established synthetic fiber production and spinning industries, like China, India, and Indonesia. Critical aspects for trade include the precise blend ratio, yarn count, and quality consistency, as these factors directly influence the performance and marketability of the resulting fabrics and garments. The steady demand for comfortable, durable, and easy-care textiles ensures a consistent flow of these blended yarns across global supply chains.
Products Under This Code
Acrylic-cotton blend yarn, Modacrylic-cotton blend yarn, A/C blended yarn for sweaters, A/C blended yarn for blankets, Ring-spun A/C yarn, Open-end A/C yarn, Combed A/C yarn
Real World Examples
Vardhman Textiles (A/C yarns), Raymond (A/C blends), Welspun (A/C yarns), Dralon (acrylic/cotton blends)
Common Misclassification
This code could be confused with 5509.92 (other synthetic staple fiber yarns mixed with cotton) if the primary synthetic fiber is not acrylic/modacrylic, or 5205.2x (pure cotton yarn) if the synthetic content is overlooked.
Products Classified Under 5509.62
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
Major importers include China, India, and Pakistan; leading exporters are China, India, and Indonesia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 550962?
HS code 550962 covers: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale. This HS code covers the international trade of industrial-grade yarns primarily composed of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers blended with cotton, not intended for retail sale. These blended yarns are a staple in the textile industry, offering a balanced combination of properties: cotton provides natural comfort, breathability, and absorbency, while acrylic/modacrylic contributes warmth, softness, bulk, and resistance to shrinking and fading. This makes them highly suitable for a wide range of applications, including knitwear, sweaters, blankets, and certain types of apparel. Countries with large-scale textile and garment manufacturing operations, such as China, India, Pakistan, and Vietnam, are significant importers, processing these yarns into finished textile products. Exporters typically originate from nations with established synthetic fiber production and spinning industries, like China, India, and Indonesia. Critical aspects for trade include the precise blend ratio, yarn count, and quality consistency, as these factors directly influence the performance and marketability of the resulting fabrics and garments. The steady demand for comfortable, durable, and easy-care textiles ensures a consistent flow of these blended yarns across global supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 550962?
Acrylic-cotton blend yarn, Modacrylic-cotton blend yarn, A/C blended yarn for sweaters, A/C blended yarn for blankets, Ring-spun A/C yarn, Open-end A/C yarn, Combed A/C yarn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 550962?
This code could be confused with 5509.92 (other synthetic staple fiber yarns mixed with cotton) if the primary synthetic fiber is not acrylic/modacrylic, or 5205.2x (pure cotton yarn) if the synthetic content is overlooked.
How is HS code 550962 structured?
HS code 550962 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 (62) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.