Product classification
HS code for Acrylic blend yarn: 5509.69
Yarn, (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of acrylic blend yarn under HS 5509.69
HS code 550969 is designated for yarn (excluding sewing thread) made from acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, specifically when these fibres are mixed mainly or solely with other fibres not specified elsewhere in subheading 5509.6, and are not put up for retail sale. Acrylic blend yarn, which combines acrylic fibres with other textile fibres (e.g., wool, cotton, polyester) and is typically intended for industrial textile manufacturing rather than direct consumer purchase, aligns precisely with this classification. The "blend" aspect is crucial, as it differentiates this category from yarns composed predominantly (85% or more) of acrylic or modacrylic fibres alone. This code ensures accurate classification for a wide range of blended acrylic yarns used in various textile applications.
- Covers
- Yarn of acrylic and wool blend, not for retail sale.
- Yarn of modacrylic and cotton blend, not for retail sale.
- Acrylic-polyester blend yarn for textile manufacturing.
- Industrial-grade acrylic-nylon blend yarn.
- Acrylic-viscose blend yarn for apparel production.
- Also under 5509.69
- Dralon (acrylic fibers used in blends)
- Kanecaron (modacrylic fibers used in blends)
- Toray Industries (acrylic fibers)
- Indorama Ventures (polyester often blended with acrylic)
- Vardhman Textiles (acrylic blend yarns)
Codes often confused with 5509.69
Common mistake. Common misclassifications often arise from the specific composition and presentation of the yarn. HS code 550961 covers yarn of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of such fibres, not put up for retail sale. The distinction from 550969 is the percentage of acrylic/modacrylic content; if it's 85% or higher, 550961 applies. Another potential confusion is with 550999, which is a broader "other" category for synthetic staple fibre yarns not specifically acrylic/modacrylic or otherwise detailed. Furthermore, 551030 is for yarn of artificial staple fibres (e.g., rayon, modal), which are distinct from synthetic fibres like acrylic. Careful analysis of fibre composition and blend percentages is essential to avoid these errors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 550969 (the code used for acrylic blend yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 550969 (the code used for acrylic blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 24% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 550969, not only acrylic blend yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $240M 67% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $48M 14% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $17M 4.9% of world exports
World total: $356M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$83M 24% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $60M 17% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$52M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $344M 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 acrylic blend yarn
Brazil classifies acrylic blend yarn under NCM 5509.69.00: HS 5509.69 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about acrylic blend yarn
What is the HS code for Acrylic blend yarn?
The HS code for Acrylic blend yarn is 550969 (Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale). The HS code for Acrylic blend yarn, not put up for retail sale and where acrylic/modacrylic fibres are mixed with other fibres (less than 85% acrylic/modacrylic content), is 550969.
How do I classify Acrylic blend yarn for customs?
Acrylic blend yarn is classified under HS code 550969 — Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What distinguishes 550969 from 550961?
HS code 550969 covers acrylic or modacrylic staple fibre yarns mixed with other fibres, where the acrylic/modacrylic content is less than 85% by weight. In contrast, HS code 550961 is specifically for yarns with 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, both not put up for retail sale.
Which countries are the top exporters of acrylic blend yarn (HS 550969)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 550969 (the code used for acrylic blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($240M, 67% of world exports), Türkiye ($48M) and Indonesia ($17M). World exports came to about $356M, 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 acrylic blend yarn (HS 550969)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 550969 (the code used for acrylic blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $83M, 24% of world imports), China ($60M) and Vietnam (about $52M). World imports came to about $344M, 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.
Is the HS code for Acrylic blend yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 550969 for Acrylic blend yarn is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for acrylic blend yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, acrylic blend yarn (HS 550969) is classified under NCM 5509.69.00.