Product classification
HS code for Modacrylic wool blend yarn: 5509.61
Yarn, (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of modacrylic wool blend yarn under HS 5509.61
Modacrylic wool blend yarn is classified under HS code 5509.61. This code specifically covers yarn (other than sewing thread) made from acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, and not put up for retail sale. The classification is determined by the fiber composition and the packaging format. The yarn must be composed primarily of synthetic staple fibers to remain in Chapter 55. The addition of wool provides texture and warmth, while the modacrylic component ensures flame resistance, making this yarn ideal for industrial knitting and weaving of protective garments. The term "not put up for retail sale" is a technical distinction in the HS code, referring to yarn wound on supports (like cones or large bobbins) or in large weights intended for factory use rather than consumer use. If the yarn were packaged for individual consumer use in small balls or skeins, it would move to a different heading.
- Covers
- Modacrylic and wool blend yarn for weaving
- Acrylic staple fiber yarn mixed with fine animal hair
- Industrial modacrylic-wool yarn on cones
- Flame-resistant blended yarn for protective apparel
- Also under 5509.61
- Dralon (acrylic/wool blends)
- Toray (acrylic blends)
- Huvis (acrylic staple fiber blends)
- Indorama Ventures (acrylic blends)
Codes often confused with 5509.61
Common mistake. A frequent misclassification is HS code 5511.10, which is for yarn of synthetic staple fibers put up for retail sale. Another common error is using HS code 5106 or 5107, which are for yarns predominantly made of wool. If the wool content exceeds the synthetic content by weight, the yarn may be classified under Chapter 51. Additionally, if the yarn is intended for use as sewing thread, it must be classified under 5508.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 550961 (the code used for modacrylic wool blend yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 550961 (the code used for modacrylic wool blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 15% 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 550961, not only modacrylic wool blend yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $29M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $23M 22% of world exports
- 3 Indonesia $12M 11% of world exports
World total: $104M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $13M 15% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$7.3M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Türkiye $6.8M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $88M 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 modacrylic wool blend yarn
Brazil classifies modacrylic wool blend yarn under NCM 5509.61.00: HS 5509.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about modacrylic wool blend yarn
What is the HS code for Modacrylic wool blend yarn?
The HS code for Modacrylic wool blend yarn is 550961 (Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale). The HS code for modacrylic wool blend yarn not put up for retail sale is 5509.61.
How do I classify Modacrylic wool blend yarn for customs?
Modacrylic wool blend yarn is classified under HS code 550961 — Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What does "not put up for retail sale" mean for this yarn?
It refers to yarn packaged for industrial use, typically on large cones or beams, exceeding the weight limits (usually 125g to 500g) defined for retail packaging in the HS notes.
Which countries are the top exporters of modacrylic wool blend yarn (HS 550961)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 550961 (the code used for modacrylic wool blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($29M, 28% of world exports), China ($23M) and Indonesia ($12M). World exports came to about $104M, 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 modacrylic wool blend yarn (HS 550961)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 550961 (the code used for modacrylic wool blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($13M, 15% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $7.3M) and Türkiye ($6.8M). World imports came to about $88M, 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 Modacrylic wool blend yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 550961 for Modacrylic wool blend 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 modacrylic wool blend yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, modacrylic wool blend yarn (HS 550961) is classified under NCM 5509.61.00.