HS Code 5207Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale
2 six-digit codes · Heading 7 of 12 in Chapter 52 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 5207 is the home of cotton yarn that is packed in small units for end users, with sewing thread left out. Use this page to pick the right subheading and to see how it differs from nearby yarn headings.
Heading 5207 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale” classify either at 520710 or at 520790, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 7 of 12 in Chapter 52, Cotton, which runs to 124 six-digit codes in all.
What HS code 5207 covers
This heading is for cotton yarn that comes ready for a shopper to use. Think of small balls, skeins or hanks on a shop shelf. Yarn sold in bulk to mills is not here, and neither is sewing thread.
The Harmonized System, or HS, is a shared way to name traded goods. Many countries use it, and each adds its own extra digits. India calls its version the HSN code, so a search for HSN code 5207 leads to the same six-digit base. National tariff lines only change what comes after those first six digits.
Tariff classification starts with the exact words of the heading. If your product fits those words, 5207 is the likely home. Chapter and section notes in the official tariff can change the answer, so read them or try the HS code classifier.
HS 520710 vs 520790: the cotton weight rule
Only one thing separates the two subheadings: how much of the yarn, by weight, is cotton. Code 520710 is for yarn at or above the 85 mark. Code 520790 is for yarn below it.
Pure cotton yarn goes to 520710. A blend of cotton with another fibre also goes to 520710, but only while cotton stays at or above that mark. Once cotton drops under it, the yarn moves to 520790.
Judge the yarn by its fibre content, not by how it looks or feels. The product specification or the maker's test report is good proof to keep on file.
How 5207 differs from other cotton yarn headings
Three nearby headings also cover cotton yarn or thread. Two tests set them apart: what the product is used for, and how it is packed.
- HS 5204: thread for sewing, whatever the pack.
- HS 5205: cotton yarn with a high cotton share, sold in bulk cones or reels for factories.
- HS 5206: cotton yarn with a lower cotton share, also sold in bulk for factories.
Cotton yarn import and export data under HS 5207
Traders use shipment records to see who buys and who sells cotton yarn under this heading. Importers can look for new suppliers. Exporters can look for buyers to approach and can check how other sellers describe similar yarn.
Here is what EximDataX offers for this heading and every other HS code:
- EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
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- Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
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Related
- Chapter 52: Cotton
- HS 5204 cotton sewing thread
- HS 5205 cotton yarn, 85% or more cotton, not for retail sale
- HS 5206 cotton yarn, under 85% cotton, not for retail sale
- HS 5208 woven cotton fabrics
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- 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
- 5205Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of…24 codes
- 5206Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of…20 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 5207?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 2 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5207: common questions
What is HS code 5207?
It is the world code for cotton yarn sold in retail packs, with sewing thread excluded. Two six-digit codes sit under it.
What is the difference between HS 520710 and 520790?
Look at the cotton weight. A higher cotton share goes to 520710 and a lower share goes to 520790.
Is cotton sewing thread classified under 5207?
No. Sewing thread is left out of this heading and has a place of its own at 5204.
What is the difference between HS 5205 and 5207?
The pack type. Yarn under 5205 is sold in bulk to mills, while yarn under 5207 comes ready for shoppers.
What is the parent category of HS 5207?
Its parent is Chapter 52, Cotton, which sits inside the textiles section.
How can I find importers and exporters of cotton yarn under HS 5207?
Open the buyer data and supplier data pages and search with this heading's code.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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