Product classification

HS code for Gimped yarn: 5606.00

Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, gimped, (other than those of heading no. 5406 and gimped horsehair yarn), chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn), loop wale-yarn.

Classification of gimped yarn under HS 5606.00

Gimped yarn is classified under HS code 5606.00. This classification is situated in Chapter 56, which covers wadding, felt, nonwovens, special yarns, and cordage. Heading 5606 is a specific category for gimped yarn, chenille yarn, and loop wale-yarn. Gimped yarn is defined by its construction: it consists of a core (usually of one or more textile yarns) around which another yarn or strip is wound spirally. This process is known as "gimping." The classification is based on the structural technique used to create the yarn rather than the specific fiber content (such as cotton, wool, or synthetic). Because it is considered a "special yarn" due to its complex mechanical construction, it is excluded from the standard yarn headings in Chapters 50 through 55.

Covers
  • Gimped textile yarn
  • Chenille yarn
  • Loop wale-yarn
  • Gimped strips of man-made fibers
  • Decorative gimped threads for embroidery
  • Gimped core yarns for upholstery
Also under 5606.00
  • Bernat (chenille yarns for crafts)
  • Schumacher (decorative trims)
  • Kravet (upholstery fabrics)
  • Milliken (carpets, some with textured yarns)

Codes often confused with 5606.00

Common mistake. Gimped yarn is often misclassified under HS code 5402 (synthetic filament yarn) or 5205 (cotton yarn) because importers focus on the material rather than the construction. However, the spiral winding of the outer thread makes it a 5606 product. It is also frequently confused with 5605.00, which is for metallized yarn. While some gimped yarns may contain metal threads, 5605 is specifically for yarns combined with metal in the form of powder or leaf, or covered with metal. If the yarn is simply a textile thread wound around another, 5606.00 remains the correct code. Gimped horsehair yarn is also excluded and falls under 5110.

54.02Synthetic filament yarn (other than sewing thread), not put up for retail sale, including synthetic monofilament of less than 67 decitex52.05Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale56.06Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, gimped (other than those of heading no. 5606 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn5605.00Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal56.05Yarn; metallised, whether or not gimped, of textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405, combined with metal in the form of thread, strip or powder or covered with metal51.10Yarn of coarse animal hair or of horsehair (including gimped horsehair yarn), whether or not put up for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS 560600 (the code used for gimped yarn), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560600 (the code used for gimped yarn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 560600, not only gimped yarn.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $284M
  2. 2 Italy $75M
  3. 3 Türkiye $54M

World total: $648M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $71M
  2. 2 Italy $71M
  3. 3 Bangladesh* ~$59M

World total: $669M 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 gimped yarn

Brazil classifies gimped yarn under NCM 5606.00.00: HS 5606.00 with 00 added.

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

Questions about gimped yarn

What is the HS code for Gimped yarn?

The HS code for Gimped yarn is 560600 (Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; gimped, (other than those of heading no. 5406 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn). The HS code for gimped yarn, as well as chenille and loop wale-yarn, is 5606.00.

How do I classify Gimped yarn for customs?

Gimped yarn is classified under HS code 560600 — Yarn and strip and the like of heading no. 5404 or 5405; gimped, (other than those of heading no. 5406 and gimped horsehair yarn); chenille yarn (including flock chenille yarn); loop wale-yarn. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does the fiber type change the HS code for gimped yarn?

No, whether the yarn is made of silk, cotton, or synthetic fibers, if it meets the construction definition of gimped yarn, it stays under 5606.00.

Which countries are the top exporters of gimped yarn (HS 560600)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560600 (the code used for gimped yarn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($284M, 44% of world exports), Italy ($75M) and Türkiye ($54M). World exports came to about $648M, 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 gimped yarn (HS 560600)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 560600 (the code used for gimped yarn) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($71M, 11% of world imports), Italy ($71M) and Bangladesh (about $59M). World imports came to about $669M, 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 Gimped yarn the same in all countries?

The base HS code 560600 for Gimped 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 gimped yarn in Brazil?

In Brazil, gimped yarn (HS 560600) is classified under NCM 5606.00.00.