HS Code 5511Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale
3 six-digit codes · Heading 11 of 16 in Chapter 55 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
It is not sewing thread, and it is not yarn sold in bulk.
“Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale” divides three ways under heading 5511 — 551110, 551120 and 551130. Each carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 11 of 16 in Chapter 55, Man-made staple fibres, which runs to 110 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 5511
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 551110 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale |
| 551120 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres, put up for retail sale |
| 551130 | Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, put up for retail sale |
What HS code 5511 covers
Yarn is fibre that has been spun into a strand. Staple fibres are short fibres. Man-made means the fibre is not natural, like cotton or wool. It is either synthetic or artificial.
Heading 5511 is for this kind of yarn when it is put up for retail sale. That means it is prepared to be sold to the end user. The heading does not cover sewing thread. It also does not cover yarn that is sold in bulk to mills.
Some people search for the HSN code 5511. It is the same number. India and many other countries use the HS system as their base.
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HS 5511 six-digit codes: 551110, 551120, 551130
The three subheadings split the yarn by fibre type and by fibre content. Here is the plain-language difference.
Check the fibre content on the product label or in the mill specification before you pick a code.
- Think of yarn that is almost all synthetic.
- The yarn is blended with other fibres.
How to confirm the correct HS code for man-made staple yarn
Ask three questions in this order. First, is it sewing thread? If yes, it goes to 5508, whether or not it is put up for retail sale.
Second, is the yarn sold in bulk and not put up for retail sale? Then it does not belong in 5511.
Then it belongs in 5511.
If the yarn is still raw fibre, look at the earlier headings.
Customs officers make the final call, so keep your product details ready. Our HS code classifier can help you narrow down the choice. Always check the tariff text of the country you ship to, because countries can add digits after the first six.
HS 5511 import and export data
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Related
- Chapter 55 man-made staple fibres
- HS 5508 sewing thread of man-made staple fibres
- HS 5509 synthetic staple yarn, not for retail sale
- HS 5510 artificial staple yarn, not for retail sale
- HS 5506 synthetic staple fibres processed for spinning
- HS 5507 artificial staple fibres processed for spinning
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Nearby headings in Chapter 55
- 5504Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for…2 codes
- 5505Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres2 codes
- 5506Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning5 codes
- 5507Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning1 code
- 5508Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale2 codes
- 5509Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for…18 codes
- 5510Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for…5 codes
- 5512Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of…6 codes
- 5513Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight…11 codes
- 5514Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight…12 codes
- 5515Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 559 codes
- 5516Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres20 codes
Who ships under 5511?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 3 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XI: Textiles and Textile Articles, chapters 50–63.
HS Code 5511: common questions
What is HS code 5511?
It sits in Chapter 55 and does not include sewing thread.
What is the HS code for retail yarn of man-made staple fibres?
Use 5511. Then pick 551110 or 551120 for synthetic staple fibre yarn, or 551130 for artificial staple fibre yarn.
What is the difference between HS 551110 and 551120?
Both are synthetic staple fibre yarn put up for retail sale.
Is sewing thread classified under HS 5511?
No.
Is HS code 5511 the same across different countries?
The first six digits follow the Harmonized System, so 5511 and its subheadings are shared. A country may add more digits after the sixth, so check its own tariff.
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