Product classification
HS code for Polyester wool blend yarn: 5509.52
Yarn, (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale.
Classification of polyester wool blend yarn under HS 5509.52
Classification of polyester wool blend yarn under HS code 5509.52 is determined by the composition and the manufacturing process of the fibers. According to the Harmonized System's General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically Rule 3(b) regarding mixtures, products are classified by the material that gives them their essential character. However, in Section XI (Textiles), Note 2 dictates that products consisting of two or more textile materials are classified as if consisting wholly of that one textile material which predominates by weight. Since this yarn is primarily composed of polyester staple fibers (synthetic) but is mixed specifically with wool or fine animal hair, it falls under heading 5509. The subheading 5509.52 is designated for yarns where polyester staple fibers are mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. It is important to note that this classification applies only to yarn not put up for retail sale; retail-ready yarn would fall under heading 5511. The yarn must be made from staple fibers, which are fibers of discrete length, as opposed to continuous filaments.
- Covers
- Polyester and combed wool blend yarn
- Polyester and fine animal hair (e.g., mohair, cashmere) blend yarn
- Multiple or cabled polyester-wool yarns for industrial weaving
- Dyed polyester-wool blend yarns for textile manufacturing
- Also under 5509.52
- Invista (Lycra T400 blends)
- Lenzing (Tencel/Polyester blends)
- Toray (polyester blends)
- Huvis (polyester staple fiber blends)
Codes often confused with 5509.52
Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with HS code 5107.10, which covers yarn of combed wool containing 85% or more by weight of wool. If the wool content exceeds the polyester content by weight, the product must be classified under Chapter 51. Additionally, it is often confused with HS code 5509.51, which is specifically for polyester staple fibers mixed with artificial staple fibers (like viscose) rather than natural wool.
Top exporters and importers of HS 550952 (the code used for polyester wool blend yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 550952 (the code used for polyester wool blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 32% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 9.8% 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 550952, not only polyester wool blend yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $24M 32% of world exports
- 2 India $16M 21% of world exports
- 3 Portugal $6.2M 8.1% of world exports
World total: $76M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $7.7M 9.8% of world imports
- 2 Bangladesh* ~$6.5M 8.2% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $6.4M 8.2% of world imports
World total: $79M 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 polyester wool blend yarn
Brazil classifies polyester wool blend yarn under NCM 5509.52.00: HS 5509.52 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about polyester wool blend yarn
What is the HS code for Polyester wool blend yarn?
The HS code for Polyester wool blend yarn is 550952 (Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale). The HS code for polyester wool blend yarn (not for retail sale) is 5509.52.
How do I classify Polyester wool blend yarn for customs?
Polyester wool blend yarn is classified under HS code 550952 — Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester 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.
Does this code include yarn for hand-knitting sold in shops?
No, yarn put up for retail sale is classified under HS code 5511.10 or 5511.20 depending on the fiber percentage.
Which countries are the top exporters of polyester wool blend yarn (HS 550952)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 550952 (the code used for polyester wool blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($24M, 32% of world exports), India ($16M) and Portugal ($6.2M). World exports came to about $76M, 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 polyester wool blend yarn (HS 550952)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 550952 (the code used for polyester wool blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($7.7M, 9.8% of world imports), Bangladesh (about $6.5M) and Italy ($6.4M). World imports came to about $79M, 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 Polyester wool blend yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 550952 for Polyester 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 polyester wool blend yarn in Brazil?
In Brazil, polyester wool blend yarn (HS 550952) is classified under NCM 5509.52.00.