HS Code for Artificial cotton blend yarn

HS code 551030 is specifically assigned to yarn, excluding sewing thread, that is composed of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with cotton. A critical aspect of this classification is that the yarn must not be put up for retail sale, indicating its intended use in industrial textile production. This code precisely categorizes yarns where artificial staple fibres are the predominant component, or at least a significant one, blended with cotton. The "mixed mainly or solely with cotton" criterion distinguishes it from other blends, ensuring accurate classification based on the primary natural fibre component.

Products Included

• Yarn of polyester staple fibres blended with cotton (e.g., 65% polyester, 35% cotton)
• Yarn of viscose staple fibres blended with cotton (e.g., 50% viscose, 50% cotton)
• Yarn of modal staple fibres blended with cotton
• Yarn of lyocell staple fibres blended with cotton
• Other blends of artificial staple fibres with cotton, not for retail sale

Common Misclassification

Misclassification frequently occurs due to the specific blend composition and the "not for retail sale" condition. HS code 551090 covers yarn of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with fibres other than wool, fine animal hair, or cotton. If the blend does not contain cotton, wool, or fine animal hair, 551090 would be appropriate. Conversely, if the yarn is predominantly cotton (e.g., 85% or more cotton by weight), even with artificial fibres, it would typically fall under Chapter 52, specifically codes like 520611 to 520649 for cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale, depending on the specific cotton content. The distinction lies in whether the artificial fibre or cotton is the "main" component. Yarns put up for retail sale, even with similar compositions, would be classified under different subheadings within Chapter 55, such as 5511.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Artificial cotton blend yarn?

The HS code for artificial cotton blend yarn, specifically those of artificial staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with cotton and not put up for retail sale, is 551030.

What distinguishes HS 551030 from other artificial staple fibre yarns?

HS 551030 is distinguished by the specific blend of artificial staple fibres with cotton as the primary or sole natural fibre component. This differentiates it from yarns blended with wool or fine animal hair (e.g., 551020) and other fibres (e.g., 551090).