Product classification
HS code for Acrylic cotton blend yarn: 5509.62
Yarn, (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of acrylic cotton blend yarn under HS 5509.62
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.
- Covers
- 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.
- Also under 5509.62
- 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. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 550962 (the code used for acrylic cotton blend yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 550962 (the code used for acrylic cotton blend yarn) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 550962, not only acrylic cotton blend yarn.
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 acrylic cotton blend yarn
Brazil classifies acrylic cotton blend yarn under NCM 5509.62.00: HS 5509.62 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about acrylic cotton blend yarn
What is the HS code for Acrylic cotton blend yarn?
The HS code for Acrylic cotton blend yarn is 550962 (Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale). 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 do I classify Acrylic cotton blend yarn for customs?
Acrylic cotton blend yarn is classified under HS code 550962 — Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of acrylic cotton blend yarn (HS 550962)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 550962 (the code used for acrylic cotton blend yarn) 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 acrylic cotton blend yarn (HS 550962)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 550962 (the code used for acrylic cotton blend yarn) 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.
Is the HS code for Acrylic cotton blend yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 550962 for Acrylic cotton 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 cotton blend yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, acrylic cotton blend yarn (HS 550962) is classified under NCM 5509.62.00.