HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5509.62 – Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale
HS code 5509.62 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale. It is used for acrylic-cotton blend yarn, modacrylic-cotton blend yarn, A/C blended yarn for sweaters, A/C blended yarn for blankets and ring-spun A/C yarn.
What HS 5509.62 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Vardhman Textiles (A/C yarns)
- Raymond (A/C blends)
- Welspun (A/C yarns)
- Dralon (acrylic/cotton blends)
Codes often confused with 5509.62
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 550962, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 550962 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 18% 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 China $21M 22% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $19M 20% of world exports
- 3 Germany $9.7M 10% of world exports
World total: $95M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Spain $19M 18% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$14M 13% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $13M 12% of world imports
World total: $107M 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 5509.62
Brazil does not split HS 5509.62: its NCM code is 5509.62.00.
- 5509.62.00 Acrylic/modacrylic yarn mixed with cottonCombinadas, principal ou unicamente, com algodão
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 5509.62
What is HS code 550962?
HS code 550962 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 550962?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 550962 in UN Comtrade data were China ($21M, 22% of world exports), Türkiye ($19M) and Germany ($9.7M). World exports came to about $95M, 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 550962?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 550962 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($19M, 18% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $14M) and Thailand ($13M). World imports came to about $107M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 550962?
In Brazil, HS code 550962 is NCM 5509.62.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.