What does HS code 520526 cover?

HS code 520526 covers single cotton yarn containing 85% or more cotton by weight, specifically not packaged for retail sale.

How do I know if my cotton yarn falls under this HS code?

Check the fiber content to ensure it has 85% or more cotton and confirm that it is single yarn with a decitex between 106.38 and 125.

Can I use HS-6 520526 for retail yarn products?

No, HS-6 520526 is specifically for yarn not put up for retail sale. For retail products, you should look at HS-6 520527.

What types of products can be made from yarn classified under HS-6 520526?

Yarn under this code is typically used in textile manufacturing, including clothing, upholstery, and other fabric products.

How is the decitex of cotton yarn measured?

Decitex is a measure of yarn density, calculated as the weight in grams of 10,000 meters of yarn. Ensure your yarn falls within the specified range for HS-6 520526.

What should I do if my cotton yarn doesn't meet the criteria for HS-6 520526?

If your yarn has a different fiber composition or linear density, you will need to find the appropriate HS code that matches its specifications.

Is there a difference between combed and carded cotton yarn?

Yes, combed cotton yarn is smoother and stronger than carded yarn, which may affect its classification and suitability for various applications.

Do I need any special documentation for importing HS-6 520526 yarn?

Yes, you may need to provide documentation that verifies the fiber content and specifications of the yarn to customs authorities.

HS-6 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

Plain-language overview

Use HS-6 520526 when importing or exporting single cotton yarn that contains 85% or more cotton by weight and is not packaged for retail sale. An example would be a shipment of 500 kg of combed cotton yarn, intended for manufacturing clothing.

This code specifically applies to cotton yarn that is single and made from combed fibers, falling within a specific range of decitex. If you have yarn that is less than 106.38 decitex or contains less than 85% cotton, you would need to look at different HS codes.

Unlike HS-6 520527, which covers similar cotton yarn but is packaged for retail sale, HS-6 520526 is strictly for bulk yarn intended for industrial use. This distinction is crucial for proper classification and compliance.

When considering this HS-6, be aware that it only covers yarns with a linear density between 106.38 and 125 decitex. Yarn outside this range or with different fiber compositions will require a different classification.

Keywords & topics

Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-6 subheading.

cotton yarn import · bulk cotton yarn · combed cotton fibers · not retail packaged yarn · single cotton yarn · yarn for textile industry · HS code 520526 · cotton yarn classification · industrial yarn use · yarn linear density · cotton fiber content · textile manufacturing yarn · non-retail cotton products · yarn specifications · combed yarn characteristics

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

500 kg of single combed cotton yarn for textile manufacturing
1,000 spools of cotton yarn, 85% cotton, for use in upholstery
Bulk shipment of cotton yarn for knitting applications
Cotton yarn supplied to a factory for producing t-shirts
Yarn used in the production of cotton bed linens
Non-retail packaged cotton yarn for weaving
Cotton yarn intended for industrial sewing machines
Combed cotton yarn for making denim fabric