Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
In plain English
This category covers yarn made from artificial staple fibers that is not intended for retail sale. The specific types are distinguished by their composition and structure. One group includes single or multiple folded yarns where the artificial fiber makes up at least 85 percent of the weight. Another group consists of yarn mixed primarily with wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or other fibers.
6-digit subheadings (5)
Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.
Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of artificial staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale
Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale
Yarn; (not sewing thread), of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), not put up for retail sale
Chapter 55 classification notes
Frequent misclassification in this chapter
Yarns of synthetic filament (Chapter 54) vs. staple fibres (55) — manufacturing route distinction.
Classification certainty
The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.
Binding tariff ruling databaseOther headings in Chapter 55
- 5501 — Synthetic filament tow
- 5502 — Artificial filament tow
- 5503 — Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for…
- 5504 — Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed fo…
- 5505 — Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made f…
- 5506 — Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spi…
- 5507 — Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for sp…
- 5508 — Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for ret…
- 5509 — Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up…
- 5511 — Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail…
- 5512 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by we…
- 5513 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by …
- 5514 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by …
- 5515 — Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55
- 5516 — Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres