HS Code for Acrylic cotton blend yarn

This yarn is classified under HS code 550962 due to its specific composition and form. The code covers yarns, excluding sewing thread, made from acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres that are mixed mainly or solely with cotton, and not put up for retail sale. Chapter 55 is dedicated to man-made staple fibres, and heading 5509 specifically addresses yarn of synthetic staple fibres. The subheading 550962 precisely identifies blends where acrylic or modacrylic fibres are the predominant component, mixed with cotton, distinguishing it from other synthetic or natural fibre yarns. This classification ensures accurate identification based on the primary material composition and the product's stage of manufacture, emphasizing its industrial rather than retail presentation.

Products Included

• Yarns composed primarily of acrylic staple fibres blended with cotton, intended for textile manufacturing.
• Yarns composed primarily of modacrylic staple fibres blended with cotton, supplied in bulk forms.
• Blended yarns where acrylic or modacrylic fibres constitute the main weight component, mixed with cotton, not packaged for direct consumer purchase.

Common Misclassification

520524 (Yarn of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton): Confusion may arise if the cotton content is significant, leading to an assumption of a cotton-dominant yarn. However, 550962 is specifically for yarns where acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres are the main component, even when blended with cotton. The determining factor for this distinction is the predominant fibre by weight, which must be acrylic or modacrylic for 550962.
550931 (Yarn of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, single yarn): This code applies to yarns with a very high percentage of acrylic/modacrylic without a specific cotton blend. While also acrylic/modacrylic, the presence of a significant cotton blend shifts the classification to 550962, which specifically addresses such mixtures. The absence of cotton in 550931 is a key differentiator.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Acrylic cotton blend yarn?

The HS code for acrylic cotton blend yarn, specifically when it is not sewing thread, not put up for retail sale, and where acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres are mixed mainly or solely with cotton, is 550962.

How is the predominant fibre determined for blended yarns?

The predominant fibre in blended yarns is typically determined by weight. The fibre that constitutes the largest percentage by weight usually dictates the primary classification, subject to specific subheading provisions for blends. This method ensures consistent application of classification rules for composite textile products.