Product classification

HS code for Craft artificial yarn: 5511.30

Yarn, (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale.

Classification of craft artificial yarn under HS 5511.30

Craft artificial yarn is classified under HS code 551130. This code is part of Chapter 55, which covers man-made staple fibers. The classification specifically refers to yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers that is put up for retail sale. Artificial staple fibers include materials such as viscose rayon, acetate, and triacetate, which are derived from natural polymers like cellulose. The term "put up for retail sale" is a technical definition within the Harmonized System, generally requiring the yarn to be packaged in specific weights or lengths (such as balls, skeins, or hanks) and intended for end-use by consumers for knitting, crocheting, or other hand-crafting activities. According to Section XI, Note 4, yarn is considered "put up for retail sale" if it meets weight limits—typically not exceeding 125 grams for artificial fibers when wound on supports. This classification ensures that hobbyist materials are distinguished from industrial-scale yarns used in textile manufacturing.

Covers
  • Viscose rayon yarn in retail balls for knitting
  • Acetate yarn skeins for embroidery
  • Bamboo-derived artificial fiber yarn for crochet
  • Rayon chenille yarn put up for retail sale
  • Blended artificial staple fiber yarns packaged for hobbyists
Also under 5511.30
  • Lion Brand Yarn (Heartland)
  • Red Heart Yarns (Super Saver)
  • Bernat Yarn (Satin)
  • Caron Yarn (Simply Soft)
  • Patons Yarn (Classic Wool DK Superwash)

Codes often confused with 5511.30

Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying artificial yarn under HS code 5509, which covers yarn of synthetic staple fibers. It is vital to distinguish between "synthetic" (petroleum-based like polyester) and "artificial" (cellulose-based like rayon). Another common misclassification is 5403, which covers artificial filament yarn. Filament yarn consists of continuous strands, whereas staple fiber yarn (5511) is made from short, chopped fibers spun together. Finally, yarn not put up for retail sale (industrial cones) would fall under 5510 rather than 5511.

55.09Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale54.03Artificial filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including artificial monofilament of less than 67 decitex55.11Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale55.10Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS 551130 (the code used for craft artificial yarn), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551130 (the code used for craft artificial yarn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 19% 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 551130, not only craft artificial yarn.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $7.2M
  2. 2 Türkiye $6.6M
  3. 3 Italy $1.8M

World total: $21M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $4.0M
  2. 2 Uzbekistan* ~$3.9M
  3. 3 United States $1.6M

World total: $21M 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 craft artificial yarn

Brazil classifies craft artificial yarn under NCM 5511.30.00: HS 5511.30 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about craft artificial yarn

What is the HS code for Craft artificial yarn?

The HS code for Craft artificial yarn is 551130 (Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale).

How do I classify Craft artificial yarn for customs?

Craft artificial yarn is classified under HS code 551130 — Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for rayon craft yarn?

Rayon craft yarn, being an artificial staple fiber put up for retail sale, is classified under HS code 551130.

What defines yarn as being "for retail sale"?

In the HS system, it usually refers to yarn packaged in balls or skeins weighing 125 grams or less, or wound on cards or similar supports intended for consumer use.

Which countries are the top exporters of craft artificial yarn (HS 551130)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551130 (the code used for craft artificial yarn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.2M, 34% of world exports), Türkiye ($6.6M) and Italy ($1.8M). World exports came to about $21M, 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 craft artificial yarn (HS 551130)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551130 (the code used for craft artificial yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($4.0M, 19% of world imports), Uzbekistan (about $3.9M) and the United States ($1.6M). World imports came to about $21M, 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 Craft artificial yarn the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551130 for Craft artificial 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 craft artificial yarn in Brazil?

In Brazil, craft artificial yarn (HS 551130) is classified under NCM 5511.30.00.