About HS Code 551030
This HS code covers industrial yarns composed of artificial staple fibers blended predominantly or exclusively with cotton, not packaged for direct consumer sale. These yarns are a cornerstone of the global textile industry, offering a balance of cotton's natural comfort, breathability, and absorbency with the enhanced strength, drape, and often lower cost of artificial fibers like viscose or modal. They are widely traded as intermediate goods, with textile mills and garment manufacturers being the primary importers. These manufacturers, often located in major apparel-producing countries, utilize these blended yarns for weaving and knitting a vast array of fabrics for clothing, home textiles, and industrial applications. Exporters are typically large-scale yarn spinning operations, particularly in Asia, that can efficiently process and blend different fiber types. Key trade considerations include the blend ratio, yarn count, and the quality of both the cotton and artificial fiber components, as these factors directly influence the final fabric's hand-feel, durability, and dye uptake.
Products Under This Code
Viscose-cotton blend yarn, Modal-cotton yarn, Rayon-cotton yarn, Lyocell-cotton blend yarn, Cupro-cotton yarn, Acetate-cotton yarn, Regenerated cellulose-cotton yarn, Tencel-cotton industrial yarn
Real World Examples
Vardhman Textiles blended yarns, Trident Group cotton-viscose yarns, Arvind Ltd. blended yarns, Huafu Fashion blended yarns, Texhong Textile Group blends
Common Misclassification
This code is often confused with 5205.21 (cotton yarn) if the artificial fiber content is not properly identified, or with 5510.90 if the blended fiber is not cotton.
Products Classified Under 5510.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Textiles & Clothing industry.
Trade Overview
China, India, and Bangladesh are major importers, while China, India, and Pakistan are significant exporters of these cotton-blended yarns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 551030?
HS code 551030 covers: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale. This HS code covers industrial yarns composed of artificial staple fibers blended predominantly or exclusively with cotton, not packaged for direct consumer sale. These yarns are a cornerstone of the global textile industry, offering a balance of cotton's natural comfort, breathability, and absorbency with the enhanced strength, drape, and often lower cost of artificial fibers like viscose or modal. They are widely traded as intermediate goods, with textile mills and garment manufacturers being the primary importers. These manufacturers, often located in major apparel-producing countries, utilize these blended yarns for weaving and knitting a vast array of fabrics for clothing, home textiles, and industrial applications. Exporters are typically large-scale yarn spinning operations, particularly in Asia, that can efficiently process and blend different fiber types. Key trade considerations include the blend ratio, yarn count, and the quality of both the cotton and artificial fiber components, as these factors directly influence the final fabric's hand-feel, durability, and dye uptake.
What products fall under HS code 551030?
Viscose-cotton blend yarn, Modal-cotton yarn, Rayon-cotton yarn, Lyocell-cotton blend yarn, Cupro-cotton yarn, Acetate-cotton yarn, Regenerated cellulose-cotton yarn, Tencel-cotton industrial yarn
What are common misclassifications for HS code 551030?
This code is often confused with 5205.21 (cotton yarn) if the artificial fiber content is not properly identified, or with 5510.90 if the blended fiber is not cotton.
How is HS code 551030 structured?
HS code 551030 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (55) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.