Product classification
HS code for Acrylic yarn: 5509.32
Yarn, (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of acrylic yarn under HS 5509.32
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.
- Covers
- 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.
- Also under 5509.32
- Dralon (multi-ply acrylic yarns)
- Kanecaron (multi-ply modacrylic yarns)
- Torayca (multi-ply acrylic yarns)
Codes often confused with 5509.32
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 550932 (the code used for acrylic yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 550932 (the code used for acrylic yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Türkiye, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 11% 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 550932, not only acrylic yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Türkiye $135M 31% of world exports
- 2 China $115M 26% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $38M 8.7% of world exports
World total: $437M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$42M 11% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 France $34M 8.7% of world imports
- 3 Spain $31M 8.1% of world imports
World total: $386M 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 yarn
Brazil classifies acrylic yarn under NCM 5509.32.00: HS 5509.32 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about acrylic yarn
What is the HS code for Acrylic yarn?
The HS code for Acrylic yarn is 550932 (Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale). 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.
How do I classify Acrylic yarn for customs?
Acrylic yarn is classified under HS code 550932 — Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of acrylic yarn (HS 550932)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 550932 (the code used for acrylic yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Türkiye ($135M, 31% of world exports), China ($115M) and Indonesia ($38M). World exports came to about $437M, 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 yarn (HS 550932)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 550932 (the code used for acrylic yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $42M, 11% of world imports), France ($34M) and Spain ($31M). World imports came to about $386M, 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 yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 550932 for Acrylic 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 yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, acrylic yarn (HS 550932) is classified under NCM 5509.32.00.