HS Code 5205Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
24 six-digit codes · Heading 5 of 12 in Chapter 52 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
Sewing thread is left out and has its own heading.
No heading in Chapter 52 is cut finer than 5205. Its 24 six-digit codes, 520511 to 520548, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 5 of 12 in Chapter 52, Cotton, which runs to 124 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5205
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 520511 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520512 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520513 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520514 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520515 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520521 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520522 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520523 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520524 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520526 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 but not less than 106.38 decitex (over 80 but not over 94 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520527 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 106.38 but not less than 83.33 decitex (over 94 but not over 120 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520528 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520531 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520532 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520533 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520534 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520535 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520541 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520542 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520543 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520544 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520546 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 124 to 106.38 decitex (81 to 94 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520547 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 106.37 to 83.33 decitex (95 to 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520548 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
What HS code 5205 covers
It is the home of pure cotton yarn. Here, pure means cotton makes up most of the weight, at the level the heading sets.
Two things push a yarn out of this heading. One is use as sewing thread. The other is retail packing. The sections below show where each case lands.
How cotton yarn is classified under HSN heading 5205
Every code under 5205 starts with two questions. Are the fibres combed or uncombed? Is the yarn single, or is it made by twisting several strands together?
The answers give four groups of six-digit codes, listed below. Inside a group, the yarn count picks the exact code. Decitex measures thickness, so a lower number means a finer yarn. Metric number runs the other way, so a higher number means a finer yarn.
Each group runs from coarse to fine. For twisted yarn, the band is read per single strand inside it.
- 520511 to 520515: single yarn, uncombed fibres
- 520521 to 520528: single yarn, combed fibres
- 520531 to 520535: twisted yarn, uncombed fibres
- 520541 to 520548: twisted yarn, combed fibres
HS 5205 vs 5204, 5206 and 5207
Three nearby headings take yarn that fails one test of heading 5205. Check them if your yarn does not fit.
The line with 5204 is the product type. The line with 5206 is the cotton share by weight. The line with 5207 is how the yarn is packed for sale.
- 5204: cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
- 5206: cotton yarn, other than sewing thread, with a lower cotton share, not put up for retail sale
- 5207: cotton yarn, other than sewing thread, put up for retail sale
HS code 5205 import export data: who ships cotton yarn
Knowing the code is step one. Next you may want to see who trades under it.
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Other headings in Chapter 52
Chapter 52 also covers raw cotton, cotton waste, carded or combed cotton, and woven cotton fabrics. If your product is earlier in the chain, look at 5203. If it is finished cloth, 5208 covers lighter woven fabrics. The chapter page lists every heading.
Related
- Chapter 52: Cotton
- HS 5204 cotton sewing thread
- HS 5206 cotton yarn with less cotton
- HS 5207 cotton yarn for retail sale
- HS 5203 carded or combed cotton
- HS 5208 woven cotton fabrics
- Cotton yarn import data
- Cotton yarn export data
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Nearby headings in Chapter 52
- 5201Cotton; not carded or combed1 code
- 5202Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)3 codes
- 5203Cotton, carded or combed1 code
- 5204Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale3 codes
- 5206Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of…20 codes
- 5207Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale2 codes
- 5208Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing…19 codes
- 5209Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing…16 codes
- 5210Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed…11 codes
- 5211Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed…14 codes
- 5212Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 5210 codes
Who ships under 5205?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 24 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5205: common questions
What is the HSN code for cotton yarn?
Most cotton yarn that is not sewing thread and not packed for retail sale goes under heading 5205.
What is the difference between HS 5205 and 5206?
It comes down to cotton content by weight. Heading 5205 is for yarn with the higher cotton share, and 5206 is for yarn with less.
Is cotton sewing thread classified under 5205?
No. Cotton sewing thread belongs to heading 5204, even when it is put up for retail sale.
Which HS code is used for combed cotton yarn?
Twisted combed yarn uses 520541 to 520548.
What is the HS code for single cotton yarn of uncombed fibres?
It falls in 520511 to 520515. Pick the one that matches the thickness of your yarn.
How do I choose the right six-digit code under 5205?
First decide if the fibres are combed or uncombed. Then decide if the yarn is single or twisted. Last, match the decitex or metric number band.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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