Product classification

HS code for Rayon cotton blend yarn: 5510.30

Yarn, (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale.

Classification of rayon cotton blend yarn under HS 5510.30

Rayon cotton blend yarn is classified under HS code 5510.30. This classification is determined by the presence of artificial staple fibers (the rayon component) and the specific blending partner (cotton). Under the Harmonized System, Chapter 55 covers man-made staple fibers. Heading 5510 is designated for yarns of artificial staple fibers that are not put up for retail sale. Subheading 5510.30 specifically identifies yarns where these artificial fibers are mixed mainly or solely with cotton. To fall under this code, the rayon must be in staple (discontinuous) form. The classification follows the Section XI notes, which state that a product consisting of two or more textile materials is classified as if it consisted wholly of that material which predominates by weight. However, because heading 5510 specifically provides for artificial staple fiber yarns, it takes precedence when rayon is the primary man-made fiber in the blend.

Covers
  • Viscose staple fiber and cotton blended yarn
  • Modal and cotton staple fiber blended yarn
  • Lyocell and cotton blended yarn for weaving
  • Rayon/cotton blends where rayon is the predominant man-made fiber
Also under 5510.30
  • Vardhman Textiles blended yarns
  • Trident Group cotton-viscose yarns
  • Arvind Ltd. blended yarns
  • Huafu Fashion blended yarns
  • Texhong Textile Group blends

Codes often confused with 5510.30

Common mistake. This code is often confused with HS code 5205, which covers 100% cotton yarn, or HS code 5206, which covers cotton yarn mixed mainly with man-made fibers. The distinction depends on whether the cotton or the artificial staple fiber predominates by weight. It is also confused with 5510.11, which is for pure rayon yarn without cotton content.

52.05Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale52.06Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale5510.11Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS 551030 (the code used for rayon cotton blend yarn), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551030 (the code used for rayon cotton blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Bangladesh, with about 22% 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 551030, not only rayon cotton blend yarn.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 India $22M
  2. 2 Indonesia $12M
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$11M

World total: $68M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Bangladesh* ~$16M
  2. 2 China $9.1M
  3. 3 India $8.9M

World total: $71M 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 codes for rayon cotton blend yarn

Brazil splits HS 5510.30 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5510.30.11Viscose yarn (not modal) mixed with cotton
  • 5510.30.12Modal staple yarn mixed with cotton
  • 5510.30.13Lyocell staple yarn mixed with cotton
  • 5510.30.19Other cellulosic staple yarn mixed with cotton
  • 5510.30.90Non-cellulose artificial yarn mixed with cotton

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about rayon cotton blend yarn

What is the HS code for Rayon cotton blend yarn?

The HS code for Rayon cotton blend yarn is 551030 (Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale). The HS code for yarn of artificial staple fibers mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not for retail sale, is 5510.30.

How do I classify Rayon cotton blend yarn for customs?

Rayon cotton blend yarn is classified under HS code 551030 — Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code apply to yarn for hand-knitting?

If the yarn is put up for retail sale (e.g., for hand-knitting), it is classified under heading 5511 rather than 5510.30.

Which countries are the top exporters of rayon cotton blend yarn (HS 551030)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551030 (the code used for rayon cotton blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were India ($22M, 33% of world exports), Indonesia ($12M) and Vietnam (about $11M). World exports came to about $68M, 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 rayon cotton blend yarn (HS 551030)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551030 (the code used for rayon cotton blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Bangladesh (about $16M, 22% of world imports), China ($9.1M) and India ($8.9M). World imports came to about $71M, 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 Rayon cotton blend yarn the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551030 for Rayon cotton 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 rayon cotton blend yarn in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 551030 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for rayon cotton blend yarn depends on the product's details: 5510.30.11 (Viscose yarn (not modal) mixed with cotton), 5510.30.12 (Modal staple yarn mixed with cotton), 5510.30.13 (Lyocell staple yarn mixed with cotton), 5510.30.19 (Other cellulosic staple yarn mixed with cotton), 5510.30.90 (Non-cellulose artificial yarn mixed with cotton).