HS-4 · Heading
5207 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale
Chapter 52: Cotton
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 5207 when importing cotton yarns, such as those packaged for retail sale, like skeins or spools of cotton yarn for knitting. This heading specifically covers yarns that are not sewing thread and are ready for consumers.
When deciding between HS-6 520710 and HS-6 520790, consider the cotton content. If your yarn contains 85% or more cotton by weight, classify it under 520710. For yarns with less than 85% cotton, use 520790.
Both subheadings under HS-4 5207 apply to yarns sold in retail packaging, but the cotton composition is key. For example, a retail pack of yarn made from 90% cotton fits 520710, while a mixed fiber yarn with 70% cotton goes under 520790.
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HS-4 5207 · cotton yarn import · retail packaged yarn · cotton content classification · HS-6 520710 · HS-6 520790 · knitting yarn customs · cotton yarn subheadings · yarn for retail sale · non-sewing thread yarn
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Cotton yarn skeins for knitting, 100% cotton, retail packaged.
- Cotton yarn spools containing 80% cotton, sold in craft stores.
- Mixed fiber yarns with 70% cotton, packaged for retail sale.
- Cotton yarn balls with 85% cotton content, labeled for consumers.
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 5207 used for?
- How to classify cotton yarn for import?
- What are the differences between HS-6 520710 and 520790?
- Is my yarn considered retail packaged?
- How to determine cotton content in yarn?
- What are the import duties for cotton yarn?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- how to classify cotton yarn for customs
- differences between cotton yarn subheadings
- importing retail packaged cotton yarn
- understanding HS-4 5207 for yarns
- cotton yarn content requirements for import
- retail sale packaging for cotton yarn
- how to determine yarn composition for HS codes
- import regulations for cotton yarn products
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of cotton yarn are covered under HS-4 5207?
- HS-4 5207 covers cotton yarns that are not sewing thread and are put up for retail sale, specifically categorized by their cotton content.
- How do I know if my cotton yarn fits under HS-6 520710 or 520790?
- Check the cotton content: if it contains 85% or more cotton by weight, use **HS-6 520710**; if less than 85%, use **HS-6 520790**.
- What is the significance of retail packaging for cotton yarn?
- Retail packaging indicates that the yarn is ready for consumer purchase, which is a requirement for classification under HS-4 5207.
- Are there specific import duties for cotton yarn?
- Yes, import duties vary based on the cotton content and the specific HS code assigned to the yarn. Check with your customs broker for details.
- Can I import cotton yarn that is a blend with synthetic fibers?
- Yes, but you must classify it under **HS-6 520790** if it contains less than 85% cotton by weight.
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