What is HS code 520635 used for?
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HS-6 · Subheading
Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale
Heading 5206 — Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale
Chapter 52: Cotton
Use HS-6 520635 when importing or exporting cotton yarn that contains less than 85% cotton by weight and is not packaged for retail sale. An example would be a shipment of multiple or cabled cotton yarns used in textile manufacturing.
This code specifically applies to uncombed cotton yarns that are less than 125 decitex, which translates to exceeding an 80 metric number. If you have yarns that are primarily made of synthetic fibers or are packaged for retail, you will need to look at different HS codes.
In contrast to HS-6 520634, which covers similar yarns but with a higher cotton content, HS-6 520635 is focused on those with a lower cotton percentage. This distinction is crucial for proper classification and duty assessment.
When dealing with cotton yarns, it's essential to note that the classification hinges on both the fiber composition and the intended use. If your yarn is intended for retail sale, it would fall under a different heading altogether.
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-6 subheading.
cotton yarn classification · non-retail cotton yarn · uncombed cotton yarn · multiple cabled yarns · yarn less than 85% cotton · textile manufacturing yarn · bulk cotton yarn shipments · cotton yarn for upholstery · industrial cotton yarn · yarn exceeding 80 metric number · cotton yarn for knitting · cotton yarns in spools · raw cotton yarn products · cotton yarn fiber content · commercial yarn supplies
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-6 subheading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
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Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
Use this as a comparison hint, then confirm the final decision with legal notes and country-specific rules.
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Use this as a checklist topic, then confirm legal requirements with your broker or customs advisor.
Use this topic to narrow your shortlist, then validate the final code against legal wording.
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