Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 5509

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
55	09	n/a

Code	5509
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	55

Ancestor Codes: Man-made staple fibres

This Code: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

Child Codes: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.5, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale; Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning; Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale; Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale; Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale

About yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

HS code 5509 covers the production of yarn made from synthetic staple fibers, excluding sewing thread. This industry plays a crucial role in the global textile and apparel supply chain, providing essential raw materials for the manufacturing of a wide range of fabrics and garments. The demand for synthetic yarn is driven by its versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness compared to natural fibers, making it a popular choice for various applications across industries.

Production process

The production of synthetic staple fiber yarn typically involves several key steps. First, the synthetic fibers, such as polyester or nylon, are extruded and cut into short lengths, known as staple fibers. These fibers are then cleaned, blended, and carded to align them in a parallel orientation. The carded fibers are then drawn and twisted to form the yarn, which can undergo further processing, such as dyeing or finishing, depending on the end-use requirements.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of synthetic staple fiber yarn include the synthetic polymer resins, such as polyester or nylon, which serve as the raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, such as extruders, carding machines, and spinning frames, to transform the raw materials into the final yarn product. Energy, water, and various chemical additives may also be necessary for the production process.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 5509 is synthetic staple fiber yarn, which is then consumed by various downstream industries, including 5407 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn and 5512 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers. This yarn is used in the production of a wide range of textile products, such as clothing, home furnishings, and industrial textiles.

Family tree for yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/55'>55: Man-made staple fibres</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/5509'>5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, 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/v2017/5508'>5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or 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/v2017/550911'>550911: Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550912'>550912: Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of nylon or other polyamides, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550921'>550921: Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550922'>550922: Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550931'>550931: Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550932'>550932: Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled, of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550941'>550941: Yarn; (not sewing thread), single, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550942'>550942: Yarn; (not sewing thread), multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550951'>550951: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550952'>550952: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550953'>550953: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BC["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550959'>550959: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.5, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BD["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550961'>550961: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BE["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550962'>550962: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BF["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550969'>550969: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BG["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550991'>550991: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BH["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550992'>550992: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> BI["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/550999'>550999: Yarn; (not sewing thread), of synthetic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres (other than wool, fine animal hair or cotton), n.e.c. in heading no. 5509, not put up for retail sale</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level2
class B level4
class C level4
class D level4
class E level4
class F level4
class G level4
class H level4
class I level4
class J level4
class K level4
class L level4
class M level4
class N level4
class O level4
class P level4
class Q level4
class R level6
class S level6
class T level6
class U level6
class V level6
class W level6
class X level6
class Y level6
class Z level6
class BA level6
class BB level6
class BC level6
class BD level6
class BE level6
class BF level6
class BG level6
class BH level6
class BI level6

  class B highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class B highlight