HS Code for Acrylic yarn

Acrylic yarn is classified under HS code 550932 due to its specific composition and form. This code is designated for multiple (folded) or cabled yarns made from synthetic staple fibres, provided they contain 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic. A crucial distinction for this classification is that it excludes sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale. Therefore, industrial-grade, multi-ply acrylic yarns intended for further manufacturing processes are accurately categorized here, reflecting their material composition and processing stage.

Products Included

• Multi-ply acrylic yarns for industrial knitting applications.
• Cabled acrylic yarns used in textile manufacturing.
• Folded modacrylic yarns for weaving.
• Bulk acrylic yarns supplied to garment factories.
• Acrylic blend yarns (with >85% acrylic/modacrylic) in multiple or cabled forms, not for retail.

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications for acrylic yarn include HS code 550931, which covers single yarn of synthetic staple fibres containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic; the distinction lies in the yarn's structure (single vs. multiple/cabled). HS code 5511 is for yarn of synthetic staple fibres put up for retail sale, which is a key exclusion for 550932. Furthermore, HS code 5402 covers synthetic filament yarn, which differs fundamentally from staple fibre yarn in its manufacturing process and fibre length. Yarns with less than 85% acrylic content would typically fall under other subheadings within 5509 or 5510, depending on the blend.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Acrylic yarn?

The HS code for multiple (folded) or cabled acrylic yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres and not put up for retail sale, is 550932.

What is the difference between HS 550932 and HS 5511?

The primary difference between HS 550932 and HS 5511 lies in their intended market and packaging. HS 550932 covers industrial-grade multiple or cabled acrylic yarns not put up for retail sale, meaning they are typically in large cones or packages for commercial manufacturing. In contrast, HS 5511 is specifically for yarns of synthetic staple fibres that are put up for retail sale, such as smaller skeins or balls intended for individual consumers.