Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 5204

About cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale

HS code 5204 covers the classification of cotton sewing thread, a critical component in the textile and apparel industries. This thread is used for a wide range of applications, from clothing manufacturing to upholstery and home furnishings. As a fundamental input for many downstream industries, the production and trade of cotton sewing thread plays a vital role in the global economy.

Production process

The production of cotton sewing thread typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw cotton fibers are spun into yarn using specialized machinery. The yarn is then twisted and plied to create the desired thread thickness and strength. Finally, the thread may be treated with wax, silicone, or other finishes to enhance its performance characteristics, such as improved tensile strength, smoothness, and resistance to wear and tear.

Production inputs

The primary input for the production of cotton sewing thread is, of course, raw cotton. Cotton is a natural fiber that is harvested from the cotton plant and undergoes various processing steps to become the thread material. In addition to the raw cotton, the industry also relies on specialized machinery, such as spinning frames, twisting machines, and finishing equipment, to transform the raw material into the final sewing thread product.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 5204 is cotton sewing thread, which is then consumed by a variety of downstream industries. This thread is used extensively in the 5800 Manufacture of wearing apparel and 9401 Manufacture of furniture sectors, as well as in the production of 6307 Other made-up textile articles and 8451 Manufacture of other textile articles products. The versatility of cotton sewing thread ensures its widespread use across numerous industries.

Family tree for cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/52'>52: Cotton</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5204'>5204: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5201'>5201: Cotton; not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5202'>5202: Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5203'>5203: Cotton, carded or combed</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5205'>5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5206'>5206: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5207'>5207: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5208'>5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5209'>5209: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5210'>5210: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5211'>5211: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5212'>5212: Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52</a>"]

    B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520411'>520411: Cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520419'>520419: Cotton; sewing thread, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520420'>520420: Cotton; sewing thread, put up for retail sale</a>"]


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