Product classification
HS code for Artificial cotton blend yarn: 5510.30
Yarn, (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of artificial cotton blend yarn under HS 5510.30
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5510.30
- Vardhman Textiles blended yarns
- Trident Group cotton-viscose yarns
- Arvind Ltd. blended yarns
- Huafu Fashion blended yarns
- Texhong Textile Group blends
Codes often confused with 5510.30
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 551030 (the code used for artificial cotton blend yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551030 (the code used for artificial cotton blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 22% 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 551030, not only artificial cotton blend yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $22M 33% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $12M 18% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$11M 16% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $68M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Bangladesh* ~$16M 22% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 China $9.1M 13% of world imports
- 3 India $8.9M 12% of world imports
World total: $71M 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 codes for artificial cotton blend yarn
Brazil splits HS 5510.30 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5510.30.11Viscose yarn (not modal) mixed with cotton
- 5510.30.12Modal staple yarn mixed with cotton
- 5510.30.13Lyocell staple yarn mixed with cotton
- 5510.30.19Other cellulosic staple yarn mixed with cotton
- 5510.30.90Non-cellulose artificial yarn mixed with cotton
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about artificial cotton blend yarn
What is the HS code for Artificial cotton blend yarn?
The HS code for Artificial cotton blend yarn is 551030 (Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale). 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.
How do I classify Artificial cotton blend yarn for customs?
Artificial cotton blend yarn is classified under HS code 551030 — Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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).
Which countries are the top exporters of artificial cotton blend yarn (HS 551030)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551030 (the code used for artificial cotton blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were India ($22M, 33% of world exports), Indonesia ($12M) and Vietnam (about $11M). World exports came to about $68M, 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 artificial cotton blend yarn (HS 551030)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 551030 (the code used for artificial cotton blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $16M, 22% of world imports), China ($9.1M) and India ($8.9M). World imports came to about $71M, 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 Artificial cotton blend yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551030 for Artificial cotton blend 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 artificial cotton blend yarn in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 551030 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for artificial cotton blend yarn depends on the product's details: 5510.30.11 (Viscose yarn (not modal) mixed with cotton), 5510.30.12 (Modal staple yarn mixed with cotton), 5510.30.13 (Lyocell staple yarn mixed with cotton), 5510.30.19 (Other cellulosic staple yarn mixed with cotton), 5510.30.90 (Non-cellulose artificial yarn mixed with cotton).