Yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

HS v2017 Code: 550951

About yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

HS code 550951 covers a specific type of yarn made from a blend of polyester and artificial staple fibers. This yarn is an essential component in the textile and apparel industries, as it is used to create a wide range of fabrics and garments. The production and trade of this yarn play a significant role in the global economy, connecting various sectors and supporting the supply chains of numerous industries.

Production process

The production of yarn under HS code 550951 typically involves a multi-step process. First, the polyester and artificial staple fibers are blended and then spun into yarn using specialized machinery. The spinning process can involve techniques such as ring spinning, open-end spinning, or air-jet spinning, depending on the desired yarn characteristics. After spinning, the yarn may undergo additional processing, such as twisting, plying, or dyeing, to meet the specific requirements of the end-users.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of yarn under HS code 550951 include polyester staple fibers and artificial staple fibers. These raw materials are sourced from the 550320 Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning and 550320 Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning industries. Additionally, the production process requires specialized machinery, such as spinning frames, twisting machines, and dyeing equipment, as well as energy, water, and labor resources.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 550951 is the blended polyester and artificial staple fiber yarn. This yarn is then consumed by various industries, including the 5407 Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarn and 6001 Pile fabrics, including 'long pile' fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted sectors, which use it to manufacture a wide range of textile products, such as apparel, home furnishings, and industrial textiles.

Revisions to 550951

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 550951. The most recent 1 version of this code (550951) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 550951 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for yarn; (not sewing thread), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with artificial 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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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 --> G["<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 --> H["<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 --> I["<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 --> J["<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 --> K["<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 --> L["<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 --> M["<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 --> N["<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 --> O["<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 --> P["<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 --> Q["<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 --> R["<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 --> S["<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 --> T["<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>"]

    

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