HS Code for Rayon blend yarn

Rayon blend yarn is classified under HS code 5510.90, which serves as a residual category for yarns made of artificial staple fibers. Chapter 55 governs man-made staple fibers, and heading 5510 specifically covers yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibers that is not put up for retail sale. The subheading 5510.90 is used when the artificial staple fibers (such as viscose or acetate) are mixed with fibers other than wool, fine animal hair, or cotton. This typically includes blends with synthetic staple fibers like polyester or acrylic. The classification depends on the yarn being composed of discontinuous fibers; if the yarn were made of continuous artificial filaments, it would fall under heading 5403. Furthermore, the yarn must not be packaged for retail sale (e.g., in small balls or skeins intended for consumer use), as that would move the classification to heading 5511.

Products Included

• Rayon and polyester staple fiber blended yarn
• Viscose and acrylic staple fiber blended yarn
• Modal and nylon staple fiber blended yarn
• Artificial staple fiber yarns mixed with synthetic fibers for industrial knitting

Common Misclassification

A frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 5510.11, which is reserved for single yarns containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibers. It is also often confused with 5510.30, which is specifically for blends containing cotton. If the yarn is intended for sewing and meets the technical definition of sewing thread, it must be moved to heading 5508.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Rayon blend yarn?

The HS code for yarn of artificial staple fibers mixed with fibers other than cotton or wool, not for retail sale, is 5510.90.

What if the yarn is mixed with 20% wool?

If the rayon staple fiber yarn is mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, it should be classified under HS code 5510.20.