HS Code 5206Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
20 six-digit codes · Heading 6 of 12 in Chapter 52 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5206 is the tariff home of blended cotton yarn, meaning spun yarn in which cotton is a smaller share of the weight. Use this page to find the right subheading, then see who ships it.
Heading 5206 is finely cut: 20 six-digit codes, 520611 to 520645, all of them under “Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale”. At that depth it is the exact wording of the code, not of the heading, that settles a classification. The heading is number 6 of 12 in Chapter 52, Cotton, which runs to 124 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5206
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 520611 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520612 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% 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 |
| 520613 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% 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 |
| 520614 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% 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 |
| 520615 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520621 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520622 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% 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 |
| 520623 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% 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 |
| 520624 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% 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 |
| 520625 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale |
| 520631 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520632 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520633 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520634 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520635 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520641 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520642 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520643 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520644 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
| 520645 | Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale |
What blended cotton yarn means in the tariff
Think of 5206 as the box for cotton yarn that has been mixed with other fibres. Cotton is still in the yarn, but it is less than 85 percent by weight. The yarn is meant for mills and makers to work further. It is not sewing thread, and it is not packed for shoppers.
You may see this written as HSN code 5206. Each country adds its own extra digits after the first six for its customs tariff, so check the local schedule before you file.
HS code 5206 subheadings at a glance
Each subheading has six digits. The fifth digit tells you the fibre and the structure. The sixth digit tells you how fine the yarn is. A code can also be written with a dot, for example 520622 as 5206.22.
Here is the split by fibre and structure:
- 520611 to 520615: single yarn, uncombed fibres
- 520621 to 520625: single yarn, combed fibres
- 520631 to 520635: multiple or cabled yarn, uncombed fibres
- 520641 to 520645: multiple or cabled yarn, combed fibres
How to choose the right 5206 code
First, decide if the fibres were combed or not. Second, decide if the yarn is single or twisted from several strands. These two answers pick one group in the list above.
Third, read the fineness. It is given in decitex and in metric number, which are two ways to describe the same thing. A bigger metric number means a finer yarn. For multiple or cabled yarn, the band is judged per single yarn. There are five bands, and the sixth digit names the band:
- Band one: 14 metric number or lower, the coarsest yarn
- Band two: above 14, at most 43
- Band three: above 43, at most 52
- Band four: above 52, at most 80
- Band five: above 80, finer than 125 decitex
How 5206 differs from 5204, 5207 and 5210
Neighbouring headings depend on use and form, not only on the blend. Sewing thread has its own heading, HS 5204. Cotton fibre that is carded or combed, before it is spun, sits in HS 5203.
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HS 5206 import and export data
Once you know the code, you can look at who trades it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
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Related
- Chapter 52: Cotton HS codes
- HS 5205 cotton yarn 85% or more cotton
- HS 5204 cotton sewing thread
- HS 5207 cotton yarn for retail sale
- HS 5210 blended cotton woven fabrics
- HS 5203 carded or combed cotton
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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
- 5205Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of…24 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 5206?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 20 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5206: common questions
What is HS code 5206?
It is a four-digit tariff heading for blended cotton yarn that is not packed for retail. Its subheadings split the yarn by fibre, structure and fineness.
What is the HS code for blended cotton yarn?
Start with 5206. Switch to 5207 only if the yarn is put up for retail sale.
What is the difference between HS code 5205 and 5206?
The cotton share. Yarn with 85 percent cotton or more goes to 5205. Yarn with less goes to 5206.
Which code covers combed single cotton yarn under 85 percent cotton?
Codes 520621 to 520625 cover it. Pick the one that matches the fineness band of your yarn.
Which code covers multiple uncombed cotton yarn by decitex?
Codes 520631 to 520635 cover it. The decitex band is read for each single yarn, not for the twisted result.
How do decitex and metric number decide the 5206 subheading?
They are two scales for one property. Find the metric number of your yarn, match it to a band, then use the sixth digit for that band.
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