HS Code for Yarn

HS code 5609.00 is a specific classification for articles of yarn, strip, or the like that are not elsewhere specified or included in the Harmonized System. Chapter 56 covers wadding, felt, and nonwovens, as well as special yarns, twine, cordage, rope, and cables. While most yarns are classified in Chapters 50 through 55 based on their material composition (such as cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers), heading 5609 is reserved for finished articles made from these materials. This code is used when the yarn has been processed into a specific product that does not fit the definition of a garment, a textile furnishing, or a specific industrial tool. The classification logic relies on the fact that the item is a manufactured article rather than just raw material for further textile production. This includes items that have been cut to length and knotted, looped, or fitted with metallic components, provided they retain their character as yarn-based articles.

Products Included

• Yarn loops used in industrial processes
• Yarn cut to length with knotted ends
• Textile articles made of twine or rope not elsewhere specified
• Yarn-based components for mechanical use
• Specific types of textile lanyards not classified as apparel

Common Misclassification

This code is often confused with the raw material codes such as 5205 (cotton yarn) or 5402 (synthetic filament yarn). The primary difference is that 5609.00 is for *articles* made of yarn, not the yarn itself on a spool or bobbin. It is also sometimes misclassified under 5607, which covers twine, cordage, and rope in bulk form. If the rope or twine has been made into a finished product, 5609.00 is generally the more appropriate residual heading.

FAQ

What is the HS code for articles of yarn?

The HS code for articles of yarn, strip, or similar materials not specified elsewhere is 5609.00.

Does this code include yarn used for knitting?

No, yarn intended for knitting or weaving is classified in Chapters 50-55 depending on its fiber content. HS code 5609.00 is only for finished articles made from that yarn.