Product classification
HS code for Knitting blended yarn: 5207.90
Cotton yarn, (not sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, put up for retail sale.
Classification of knitting blended yarn under HS 5207.90
Knitting blended yarn is classified under HS code 5207.90 when it contains less than 85% cotton by weight and is put up for retail sale. Chapter 52 of the Harmonized System covers cotton and cotton-based products. Heading 5207 is specifically for cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) that is "put up for retail sale." According to the Section XI notes of the HS, "put up for retail sale" refers to yarn packaged in specific forms like balls, hanks, or skeins that do not exceed certain weight limits (typically 125g to 500g depending on the fiber). Subheading 5207.90 is the specific category for these retail-ready yarns where cotton is present but constitutes less than 85% of the total weight, meaning it is blended with other fibers such as polyester, wool, or acrylic. This classification ensures that consumer-grade craft yarns are distinguished from industrial-scale yarns used in textile manufacturing.
- Covers
- Cotton-polyester blend yarn for hand knitting (retail balls)
- Cotton-acrylic blend yarn in retail skeins
- Cotton-wool blend yarn for retail sale
- Multi-fiber blended cotton yarn for crochet (retail pack)
- Also under 5207.90
- Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend
- Bernat Handicrafter Cotton
- Caron Cotton Cakes
- Patons Grace
- Lily Sugar'n Cream (blends)
Codes often confused with 5207.90
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 5206.11 through 5206.45, which cover blended cotton yarns not put up for retail sale (industrial cones). It is also frequently confused with 5207.10, which is strictly for retail yarn containing 85% or more cotton by weight. The weight percentage of the cotton is the deciding factor between 5207.10 and 5207.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 520790 (the code used for knitting blended yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 520790 (the code used for knitting blended yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Denmark, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 29% 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 520790, not only knitting blended yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Denmark $57M 43% of world exports
- 2 China $13M 9.4% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $11M 8.4% of world exports
World total: $134M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $24M 29% of world imports
- 2 United States $7.4M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $4.4M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $83M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 knitting blended yarn
Brazil classifies knitting blended yarn under NCM 5207.90.00: HS 5207.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about knitting blended yarn
What is the HS code for Knitting blended yarn?
The HS code for Knitting blended yarn is 520790 (Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, put up for retail sale). The HS code for cotton-blended yarn (less than 85% cotton) put up for retail sale is 5207.90.
How do I classify Knitting blended yarn for customs?
Knitting blended yarn is classified under HS code 520790 — Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What defines "retail sale" for this yarn?
It must be packaged for individual consumer use, typically in balls or skeins weighing 500g or less, as defined by the Section XI legal notes.
Which countries are the top exporters of knitting blended yarn (HS 520790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 520790 (the code used for knitting blended yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Denmark ($57M, 43% of world exports), China ($13M) and Türkiye ($11M). World exports came to about $134M, 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 knitting blended yarn (HS 520790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 520790 (the code used for knitting blended yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($24M, 29% of world imports), the United States ($7.4M) and the Netherlands ($4.4M). World imports came to about $83M, 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 Knitting blended yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 520790 for Knitting blended 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 knitting blended yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, knitting blended yarn (HS 520790) is classified under NCM 5207.90.00.