HS Code 5205
Cotton Yarn (85%+ Cotton, Non-Retail)
HS code 5205 covers industrial cotton yarn containing 85% or more cotton by weight, primarily used in large-scale textile weaving and knitting operations.
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HS Code 5205 — Cotton Yarn (85%+ Cotton, Non-Retail)
This code covers cotton yarn containing at least 85% cotton by weight. It is generally intended for industrial use in weaving or knitting and is not packaged for retail consumers, usually arriving in large consignments on cones or in hanks.
What's included
- Single cotton yarn
- Multiple (folded) cotton yarn
- Unbleached cotton yarn
- Mercerised cotton yarn on cones
What's excluded
- Cotton sewing thread → use
5204(Sewing thread has specific finishes and twists distinct from weaving yarn) - Cotton yarn for retail sale → use
5207(Yarn packaged for consumers (retail) has its own code)
Common examples
- Ne 30/1 combed cotton yarn for knitting
- Raw cotton yarn on 2kg cones
- Organic cotton yarn for industrial looms
- Mercerised high-purity cotton yarn
Frequently asked questions
What does 'not put up for retail sale' mean?
It refers to yarn shipped on large industrial packages (like cones) rather than small balls or skeins sold in craft stores.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Must specify weight percentage of cotton and the yarn count (e.g., Decitex or Metric).
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: India, Vietnam, Uzbekistan
- Top importers: China, Turkiye, South Korea
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Key takeaway
Use 5205 for high-purity cotton yarn used by factories; 5206 is for blends.
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