HS Code for Polyester cotton blend yarn

Polyester cotton blend yarn is classified under HS code 5509.53 because it is primarily composed of synthetic staple fibers that have been spun into yarn. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Section XI notes of the Harmonized System, products consisting of two or more textile materials are classified as if consisting wholly of that one textile material which predominates by weight. In this specific case, the yarn is predominantly made of polyester staple fibers, which are covered under Chapter 55, rather than cotton, which falls under Chapter 52. Subheading 5509.53 specifically addresses yarns of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with cotton. This classification is restricted to yarns not put up for retail sale, meaning they are typically intended for industrial weaving or knitting processes. The distinction between staple fibers and filaments is critical; staple fibers are discontinuous lengths that must be spun together, whereas filaments are continuous strands.

Products Included

• Polyester and cotton blended spun yarn
• Industrial weaving yarn with polyester majority
• Knitting yarn composed of polyester staple and cotton
• Grey or dyed poly-cotton blended yarns

Common Misclassification

This product is frequently confused with HS code 5205, which covers 100% cotton yarn. If the cotton content exceeds 50% by weight in a blend with synthetic staple fibers, the classification might shift depending on the specific blend rules of Section XI. It is also often confused with HS code 5509.21, which is reserved for 100% polyester staple fiber yarn. The presence of even a small amount of cotton, if it is the primary mixing fiber, directs the product to 5509.53 rather than the pure synthetic codes.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Polyester cotton blend yarn?

The HS code for polyester cotton blend yarn (not for retail sale) is 5509.53.

Does the percentage of cotton matter for this classification?

Yes, for this code to apply, the polyester staple fibers must predominate by weight, and the primary fiber it is blended with must be cotton.