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

HS v2017 Code: 520515

About 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

HS code 520515 covers a specific type of cotton yarn that is widely used in the textile industry. This yarn is produced from uncombed cotton fibers, with a cotton content of 85% or more by weight. It is a single-ply yarn that measures less than 125 decitex, or exceeds 80 metric number, and is not intended for retail sale. This type of cotton yarn is a crucial input for the manufacturing of various textile products, including clothing, home furnishings, and industrial textiles, making it an important component of the global textile supply chain.

Production process

The production of HS code 520515 cotton yarn involves several key steps. First, the raw cotton fibers are cleaned, carded, and combed to remove impurities and align the fibers. The fibers are then spun into a single-ply yarn using specialized spinning machinery. The yarn is then wound onto bobbins or cones, ready for further processing or use in textile manufacturing.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 520515 cotton yarn include raw cotton fibers, which must meet the 85% or more cotton content requirement. Additionally, the production process requires specialized spinning machinery, as well as energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, to power the equipment. Other inputs may include lubricants, maintenance supplies, and quality control equipment to ensure the yarn meets industry standards.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 520515 is the cotton yarn itself, which is then used as an input for the production of various textile products. This yarn may be consumed by manufacturers of 520911 Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m², 521011 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, or 540752 Woven fabrics of yarn containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, including woven fabrics obtained from materials of heading 5404, among other textile products.

Revisions to 520515

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 520515. The most recent 1 version of this code (520515) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 520515 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

    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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> L["<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 --> M["<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 --> N["<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 --> O["<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 --> P["<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 --> Q["<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 --> R["<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 --> S["<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 --> T["<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 --> U["<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 --> V["<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 --> W["<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 --> X["<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 --> Y["<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 --> Z["<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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