Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 5508

About sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale

HS code 5508 covers sewing thread made from man-made staple fibers, which are short, discontinuous fibers that are spun into yarn. This industry plays a crucial role in the textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential materials for garment manufacturing, upholstery, and a wide range of other textile applications. The production and trade of sewing thread is a significant economic activity, with global demand driven by the ongoing need for textile products across various industries.

Production process

The production of sewing thread under HS code 5508 typically involves several key steps. First, man-made staple fibers, such as polyester or nylon, are spun into yarn. The yarn is then twisted and plied to create the desired thread thickness and strength. Finally, the thread may be treated with finishes, such as waxes or silicones, to improve its sewing performance and appearance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of sewing thread under HS code 5508 include man-made staple fibers, such as 5503 Synthetic staple fibres, 5504 Artificial staple fibres, and related raw materials. Additionally, specialized machinery for spinning, twisting, and finishing the thread is essential to the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 5508 is sewing thread made from man-made staple fibers. This thread is a crucial input for various textile and apparel industries, including 6301 Blankets and travelling rugs, 6302 Bedlinen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen, and 6303 (Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds; curtain or bed valances).

Family tree for sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5508'>5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5501'>5501: Synthetic filament tow</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5502'>5502: Artificial filament tow</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5503'>5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5504'>5504: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5505'>5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5506'>5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5507'>5507: Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5509'>5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5510'>5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5511'>5511: Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5512'>5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5513'>5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5514'>5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5515'>5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5516'>5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550810'>550810: Sewing thread; of synthetic staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550820'>550820: Sewing thread; of artificial staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]


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