HS Code for Acrylic wool blend yarn

HS code 550961 specifically classifies yarn, excluding sewing thread, composed of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres that are mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, and not put up for retail sale. This classification is precise, focusing on several key attributes: the product's form (yarn, not sewing thread), its primary synthetic fibre content (acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres), its specific blend composition (mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair), and its packaging (not for retail sale). The "not put up for retail sale" clause indicates that this yarn is typically in bulk form, intended for industrial use or further manufacturing processes, rather than for direct consumer purchase. This subheading is crucial for identifying semi-finished textile products that combine the properties of synthetic acrylic fibres with the natural characteristics of wool or fine animal hair.

Products Included

• Bulk acrylic-wool blend yarn
• Industrial acrylic-modacrylic and wool blend yarn
• Yarn of acrylic staple fibres mixed with fine animal hair (not for retail)
• Commercial quantities of modacrylic-wool blend yarn

Common Misclassification

A common misclassification occurs with HS code 551522, which covers woven fabrics of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. The fundamental distinction is that 550961 is for spun yarn, an intermediate product, whereas 551522 is for finished woven fabrics. Another potential area of confusion is with HS code 550962, which classifies yarn of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale. The key difference here is the blending material: 550961 specifies wool or fine animal hair, while 550962 specifies cotton. Accurate classification requires careful attention to both the product's form (yarn vs. fabric) and its precise fibre composition, as well as its packaging for industrial or retail use.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Acrylic wool blend yarn?

The Harmonized System (HS) code for yarn (not sewing thread) of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, and not put up for retail sale, is 550961.

Why is "not put up for retail sale" important for HS 550961?

The phrase "not put up for retail sale" is crucial because it indicates that the yarn is packaged in quantities and forms intended for industrial use or further manufacturing, such as weaving or knitting. This distinguishes it from smaller quantities of yarn packaged for consumer purchase, which would typically fall under different HS codes, often within subheading 5511, even if the fibre composition is similar.