Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 5205

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
52	05	n/a

Code	5205
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	52

Ancestor Codes: Cotton

This Code: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale

Child Codes: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale; 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; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 106.37 to 83.33 decitex (95 to 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), per single yarn, not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 but not less than 106.38 decitex (over 80 but not over 94 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 124 to 106.38 decitex (81 to 94 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 106.38 but not less than 83.33 decitex (over 94 but not over 120 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed 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; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale; Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock); Cotton, carded or combed; Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale; Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale; Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale

About cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale

HS code 5205 covers a crucial segment of the global textile industry - the production of high-quality cotton yarn. This type of yarn, containing 85% or more cotton by weight, is a fundamental input for a wide range of textile products, from apparel to home furnishings. As a major exporter and importer of cotton yarn, this industry plays a significant role in international trade and the broader textile supply chain.

Production process

The production of cotton yarn under HS code 5205 typically involves a multi-step process. First, raw cotton fibers are carefully selected and cleaned. They are then carded to align the fibers and remove any remaining impurities. The aligned fibers are then drawn into a continuous strand, known as roving, before being spun into yarn using specialized machinery. Finally, the yarn may undergo additional processing, such as twisting or winding, to impart desired properties and prepare it for further textile manufacturing.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of cotton yarn under HS code 5205 include high-quality raw cotton, as well as specialized machinery such as carding machines, drawing frames, and spinning frames. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are needed to power the production equipment. Skilled labor, including machine operators and quality control personnel, is also a crucial input for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 5205 is high-quality cotton yarn, which is then consumed by a wide range of downstream textile industries. This yarn may be used in the production of 5208 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m², 5209 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m², and 5210 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibers, weighing not more than 200 g/m², among other textile products.

Family tree for cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/52'>52: Cotton</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5205'>5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, 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/v2017/5204'>5204: Cotton sewing thread, whether or 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/v2017/520511'>520511: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520512'>520512: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520513'>520513: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520514'>520514: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520515'>520515: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520521'>520521: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more, (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520522'>520522: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520523'>520523: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 232.56 but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 but not exceeding 52 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520524'>520524: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 192.31 but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 but not exceeding 80 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520526'>520526: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 but not less than 106.38 decitex (over 80 but not over 94 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520527'>520527: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 106.38 but not less than 83.33 decitex (over 94 but not over 120 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520528'>520528: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, measuring less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number), not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520531'>520531: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520532'>520532: 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</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520533'>520533: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520534'>520534: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520535'>520535: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number), per single yarn, not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520541'>520541: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520542'>520542: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed 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</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520543'>520543: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 232.55 to 192.31 decitex (44 to 52 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520544'>520544: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520546'>520546: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 124 to 106.38 decitex (81 to 94 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BJ["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520547'>520547: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 106.37 to 83.33 decitex (95 to 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BK["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/520548'>520548: Cotton yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale</a>"]


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