Product classification
HS code for Loop 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 loop yarn under HS 5606.00
Loop yarn is classified under HS code 5606.00. This heading covers gimped yarn, chenille yarn, and loop wale-yarn. Loop yarn is a type of fancy yarn characterized by loops of varying sizes and intervals along its length, created during the spinning or twisting process. Chapter 56 deals with special yarns and textile structures that do not fall under the standard yarn categories of Chapters 50 through 55. The classification 5606.00 is specific to yarns that have been further processed to create decorative effects like loops or "gimping." This code is used regardless of the textile material (cotton, wool, or synthetic) because the structural characteristic of the "loop" or "gimp" takes precedence over the fiber content in the HS hierarchy for this specific heading. The yarn typically consists of a core yarn around which an effect yarn is twisted to form the loops, which are then locked in place by a binder yarn. This complex construction distinguishes it from simple plied yarns found in other chapters.
- Covers
- Loop wale-yarn
- Bouclé yarn (meeting 5606 construction)
- Gimped yarn
- Chenille yarn
- Decorative loop-textured yarns
- Flock chenille yarn
- 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. Loop yarn is often misclassified under the general yarn headings of Chapters 51 (wool), 52 (cotton), or 54/55 (man-made fibers). For example, a wool-based loop yarn might be incorrectly placed in 5106 or 5107. However, if the yarn meets the definition of "loop wale-yarn" or "gimped yarn," heading 5606.00 is mandatory. It is also sometimes confused with HS code 5605.00, which is reserved for metallized yarn. Another common error is classifying bouclé fabrics under this code; 5606.00 is only for the yarn itself, while the resulting fabric would be classified in the respective fabric chapters (e.g., Chapter 52 or 54).
Top exporters and importers of HS 560600 (the code used for loop yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560600 (the code used for loop 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 loop yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $284M 44% of world exports
- 2 Italy $75M 12% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $54M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $648M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $71M 11% of world imports
- 2 Italy $71M 11% of world imports
- 3 Bangladesh* ~$59M 8.9% of world imports · partner records ↗
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 loop yarn
Brazil classifies loop 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 loop yarn
What is the HS code for Loop yarn?
The HS code for Loop 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 loop yarn, including loop wale-yarn and gimped yarn, is 5606.00.
How do I classify Loop yarn for customs?
Loop 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 this code depend on the fiber type?
No, HS code 5606.00 applies to these specific yarn structures regardless of whether they are made of natural or synthetic fibers.
Which countries are the top exporters of loop yarn (HS 560600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560600 (the code used for loop 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 loop yarn (HS 560600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560600 (the code used for loop 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 Loop yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560600 for Loop 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 loop yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, loop yarn (HS 560600) is classified under NCM 5606.00.00.