Product classification

HS code for Rayon wool blend yarn: 5510.20

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

Classification of rayon wool blend yarn under HS 5510.20

Rayon wool blend yarn is categorized under HS code 5510.20. This classification applies to yarn made of artificial staple fibers that are mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair. To qualify for this heading, the yarn must not be put up for retail sale. The classification logic follows the General Interpretative Rules, focusing on the material composition. Rayon is an artificial staple fiber, meaning it is produced from natural cellulose but cut into specific lengths before spinning. When these fibers are blended with wool, the resulting yarn is classified based on the predominant fiber by weight, or specifically under 5510.20 if the artificial staple fibers are the primary component mixed with wool. This code is essential for textile manufacturers who produce industrial-grade yarns for weaving or knitting high-end garments that require the breathability of wool and the silk-like texture of rayon.

Covers
  • Viscose staple fiber and wool blend yarn
  • Acetate and fine animal hair mixed yarn
  • Rayon-wool blended yarn for industrial knitting
  • Unprocessed rayon-wool yarn on cones
  • Multiple-ply rayon and wool blend yarns
Also under 5510.20
  • Südwolle Group blended yarns
  • Novita Nalle yarn (industrial bulk)
  • Schoeller Spinning Group blends
  • Consinee Group blended yarns
  • Filpucci blended yarns

Codes often confused with 5510.20

Common mistake. A common error is classifying this under HS code 5106 or 5107, which are reserved for yarns where wool is the absolute dominant fiber by weight (usually 85% or more). Another misclassification occurs with HS code 5510.11 or 5510.12, which are for yarns containing 85% or more of artificial staple fibers without significant wool blending. If the yarn is packaged for retail sale (e.g., small balls for hand-knitting), it must be classified under 5511.30.

51.06Yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale51.07Yarn of combed wool, 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 sale5510.12Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale5511.30Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale

Top exporters and importers of HS 551020 (the code used for rayon wool blend yarn), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 551020 (the code used for rayon wool blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 46% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 46% 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 551020, not only rayon wool blend yarn.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Italy $17M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $4.3M
  3. 3 China $4.2M

World total: $38M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Italy $22M
  2. 2 Hong Kong $5.0M
  3. 3 Croatia $2.2M

World total: $47M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 wool blend yarn

Brazil splits HS 5510.20 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

  • 5510.20.11Viscose yarn (not modal) mixed with wool/fine hair
  • 5510.20.12Modal yarn mixed with wool or fine animal hair
  • 5510.20.13Lyocell yarn mixed with wool or fine animal hair
  • 5510.20.19Other cellulosic yarn mixed with wool or fine hair
  • 5510.20.90Non-cellulose artificial yarn with wool/fine hair

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

Questions about rayon wool blend yarn

What is the HS code for Rayon wool blend yarn?

The HS code for Rayon wool blend yarn is 551020 (Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale). The HS code for rayon wool blend yarn not put up for retail sale is 5510.20.

How do I classify Rayon wool blend yarn for customs?

Rayon wool blend yarn is classified under HS code 551020 — Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial 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 if the yarn is 50% rayon and 50% wool?

Under the textile rules of Chapter 55, if the fibers are equal in weight, the yarn is classified under the heading that occurs last in numerical order, which typically remains within the 5510 range for artificial staple blends.

Which countries are the top exporters of rayon wool blend yarn (HS 551020)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 551020 (the code used for rayon wool blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($17M, 46% of world exports), Hong Kong ($4.3M) and China ($4.2M). World exports came to about $38M, 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 wool blend yarn (HS 551020)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 551020 (the code used for rayon wool blend yarn) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($22M, 46% of world imports), Hong Kong ($5.0M) and Croatia ($2.2M). World imports came to about $47M, 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 wool blend yarn the same in all countries?

The base HS code 551020 for Rayon 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 rayon wool blend yarn in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 551020 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for rayon wool blend yarn depends on the product's details: 5510.20.11 (Viscose yarn (not modal) mixed with wool/fine hair), 5510.20.12 (Modal yarn mixed with wool or fine animal hair), 5510.20.13 (Lyocell yarn mixed with wool or fine animal hair), 5510.20.19 (Other cellulosic yarn mixed with wool or fine hair), 5510.20.90 (Non-cellulose artificial yarn with wool/fine hair).