What is HS code 520532 used for?
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HS-6 · Subheading
Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, 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 520532 when importing or exporting cotton yarn that contains 85% or more cotton by weight and is not packaged for retail sale. This includes multiple or cabled yarns made from uncombed fibers, suitable for industrial applications. For instance, a shipment of cabled cotton yarn used in textile manufacturing would fall under this code.
This code specifically covers cotton yarn with a decitex range of 714.28 to 232.56, which corresponds to a metric number of 15 to 43 per single yarn. It's important to distinguish this from HS-6 520511, which covers similar yarns but may have different fiber compositions or retail packaging requirements.
If you are dealing with cotton yarn that is put up for retail sale, you would need to look at different codes, such as HS-6 520611 for sewing thread. Understanding these distinctions ensures proper classification and compliance with customs regulations.
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-6 subheading.
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