HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 5510.30 – Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale
HS code 5510.30 is the 6-digit subheading for yarn, (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale. It is used for viscose-cotton blend yarn, modal-cotton yarn, rayon-cotton yarn, lyocell-cotton blend yarn and cupro-cotton yarn.
What HS 5510.30 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Vardhman Textiles blended yarns
- Trident Group cotton-viscose yarns
- Arvind Ltd. blended yarns
- Huafu Fashion blended yarns
- Texhong Textile Group blends
Codes often confused with 5510.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 551030, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 551030 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 22% 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 India $22M 33% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $12M 18% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$11M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $68M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$16M 22% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $9.1M 13% of world imports
- 3 India $8.9M 12% of world imports
World total: $71M 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 codes for 5510.30 5
Brazil splits HS 5510.30 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 5510.30.1 Obtained from cellulose fibresObtidos a partir de fibras de celulose Group
- 5510.30.11 Viscose yarn (not modal) mixed with cottonDe raiom viscose, exceto modal
- 5510.30.12 Modal staple yarn mixed with cottonDe modal
- 5510.30.13 Lyocell staple yarn mixed with cottonDe liocel
- 5510.30.19 Other cellulosic staple yarn mixed with cottonOutros
- 5510.30.90 Non-cellulose artificial yarn mixed with cottonOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 55.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 5510.30
What is HS code 551030?
HS code 551030 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 551030?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 551030 in UN Comtrade data were India ($22M, 33% of world exports), Indonesia ($12M) and Vietnam (about $11M). World exports came to about $68M, 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 551030?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 551030 in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $16M, 22% of world imports), China ($9.1M) and India ($8.9M). World imports came to about $71M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 551030?
Brazil splits HS code 551030 into 5 NCM codes: 5510.30.11 (Viscose yarn (not modal) mixed with cotton), 5510.30.12 (Modal staple yarn mixed with cotton), 5510.30.13 (Lyocell staple yarn mixed with cotton), 5510.30.19 (Other cellulosic staple yarn mixed with cotton), 5510.30.90 (Non-cellulose artificial yarn mixed with cotton). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.