HS Code for Artificial staple fiber yarn
HS code 551012 is highly specific, classifying multiple (folded) or cabled yarns of artificial staple fibers. Crucially, these yarns must contain 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers and must not be put up for retail sale. Artificial staple fibers are man-made fibers derived from natural polymers (e.g., rayon, modal) that have been cut into short lengths. This classification distinguishes industrial-grade, multi-ply or cabled yarns with a high artificial fiber content from single yarns, sewing threads, or yarns packaged for consumer retail, ensuring precise categorization based on construction, composition, and presentation.
Products Included
- Multiple-ply rayon staple fiber yarn (industrial use)
- Cabled modal staple fiber yarn (bulk packaging)
- Yarn of regenerated cellulose staple fibers, containing 85% or more artificial fibers, not for retail
- High-content lyocell staple fiber yarn, folded or cabled, for manufacturing
Common Misclassification
Common misclassifications for 551012 include single yarns of artificial staple fibers, which are classified under HS code 551011. The distinction is the yarn construction: single versus multiple/cabled. Another area of confusion is with artificial sewing thread (550820), which, despite being made of artificial staple fibers, is specifically designed and presented as sewing thread, not general yarn. Yarns of artificial staple fibers containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibers are classified under 551020, highlighting the importance of fiber content percentage. Furthermore, yarns put up for retail sale, even if otherwise similar, would fall under 551090.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Artificial staple fiber yarn?
The HS code for multiple (folded) or cabled yarn of artificial staple fibers, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers, and not put up for retail sale, is 551012.
How is single artificial staple fiber yarn classified?
Single yarn of artificial staple fibers, not put up for retail sale, is classified under HS code 551011.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Artificial staple fiber yarn?
The HS code for Artificial staple fiber yarn is 551012 (Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale).
How do I classify Artificial staple fiber yarn for customs?
Artificial staple fiber yarn is classified under HS code 551012 — Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Artificial staple fiber yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 551012 for Artificial staple fiber 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.