HS Code for Artificial blend yarn

HS code 551090 is designated for yarn, excluding sewing thread, composed of artificial staple fibres. The defining characteristic for classification under this code is that the artificial staple fibres are mixed mainly or solely with other fibres, specifically excluding wool, fine animal hair, or cotton. Furthermore, the yarn must not be put up for retail sale. This classification ensures that yarns with specific blend compositions, where the natural fibre component is neither wool, fine animal hair, nor cotton, are accurately categorized. The "not put up for retail sale" criterion typically refers to bulk packaging, such as cones or bobbins, intended for industrial use in textile manufacturing.

Products Included

• Yarn of polyester staple fibres blended with viscose staple fibres (not containing wool, fine animal hair, or cotton)
• Yarn of acrylic staple fibres blended with modal staple fibres
• Yarn of regenerated cellulose staple fibres blended with synthetic staple fibres (e.g., nylon, polyester), not containing wool, fine animal hair, or cotton
• Blended yarns of artificial staple fibres with other synthetic fibres (e.g., polypropylene, elastane), not for retail sale

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications often arise from the specific blend composition. HS code 551030 covers yarn of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with cotton. If the blend contains cotton, it should be classified under 551030, not 551090. Similarly, HS code 551020 is for yarns mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. If these fibres are present, 551020 is the correct classification. Additionally, yarns consisting of 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not blended with other fibres (or only minor amounts), would fall under codes like 551011 or 551012, depending on their specific composition and whether they are put up for retail sale. The "not put up for retail sale" aspect is also critical; if the yarn is packaged for retail, other subheadings within Chapter 55 may apply.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Artificial blend yarn?

The HS code for artificial blend yarn, specifically those not mixed with wool, fine animal hair, or cotton, and not put up for retail sale, is 551090.

How does HS code 551090 differentiate from other artificial staple fibre yarns?

HS code 551090 is distinguished by its blend composition: it must be of artificial staple fibres mixed with other fibres, but explicitly excludes blends containing wool, fine animal hair, or cotton as the primary non-artificial component. This differentiates it from codes like 551020 (with wool/fine animal hair) and 551030 (with cotton).