What is HS code 520528 used for?
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HS-6 · Subheading
Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number), not for retail sale
Heading 5205 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
Chapter 52: Cotton
Use HS-6 520528 when importing or exporting cotton yarn that contains 85% or more cotton by weight and is not packaged for retail sale. An example would be a shipment of single cotton yarn, made from combed fibers, measuring less than 83.33 decitex, intended for textile manufacturing.
This code specifically applies to cotton yarn that is not sewing thread. If you have cotton yarn that is put up for retail sale, you would need to look at a different HS code, such as HS-6 5205XX for retail-packaged yarns.
The 520528 classification is important for businesses dealing in bulk cotton yarn for industrial use, such as weaving or knitting. It distinguishes this yarn from other types that may contain less cotton or are packaged differently.
When considering this HS-6 code, remember that yarn exceeding 120 metric number and made from combed fibers is crucial for classification. If your product does not meet these criteria, it may fall under a different subheading.
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-6 subheading.
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