Product classification
HS code for Yarn: 5609.00
Yarn, articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included.
Classification of yarn under HS 5609.00
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 5609.00
- Nite Ize Gear Tie
- IKEA Rope Handles
- Anthropologie Macrame Decor
- Patagonia Woven Belts
- Black Diamond Rope Slings
Codes often confused with 5609.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 560900 (the code used for yarn), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 560900 (the code used for yarn) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 47% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 560900, not only yarn.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $432M 47% of world exports
- 2 Germany $53M 5.7% of world exports
- 3 United States $40M 4.3% of world exports
World total: $929M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $155M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $67M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$46M 5.4% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $846M 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 yarn
Brazil splits HS 5609.00 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 5609.00.10Articles of cotton yarn, twine, cordage or rope
- 5609.00.90Articles of other yarn, strip, twine or rope
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about yarn
What is the HS code for Yarn?
The HS code for Yarn is 560900 (Yarn; articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included).
How do I classify Yarn for customs?
Yarn is classified under HS code 560900 — Yarn; articles of yarn, strip or the like of heading no. 5404 and 5405, twine, cordage, rope or cables n.e.c. or included. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of yarn (HS 560900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 560900 (the code used for yarn) in UN Comtrade data were China ($432M, 47% of world exports), Germany ($53M) and the United States ($40M). World exports came to about $929M, 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 yarn (HS 560900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 560900 (the code used for yarn) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($155M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($67M) and Vietnam (about $46M). World imports came to about $846M, 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 Yarn the same in all countries?
The base HS code 560900 for 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 yarn in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 560900 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for yarn depends on the product's details: 5609.00.10 (Articles of cotton yarn, twine, cordage or rope), 5609.00.90 (Articles of other yarn, strip, twine or rope).