Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
HS v2022 Code: 5204
About cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
HS code 5204 covers cotton sewing thread, a critical component in the textile and apparel industries. This thread is used for a wide range of applications, from clothing manufacturing to upholstery and home furnishings. As a key input for many downstream industries, the production and trade of cotton sewing thread plays an important role in the global economy.
Production process
The production of cotton sewing thread typically involves several key steps. First, raw cotton fibers 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 wax, silicone, or other finishes to improve its sewing performance and appearance.
Production inputs
The main inputs required for the production of cotton sewing thread include raw cotton, spinning and twisting machinery, and various finishing chemicals and treatments. Cotton is the primary raw material, sourced from major producing regions around the world. Specialized textile machinery is used to spin, twist, and prepare the thread for use in sewing applications.
Production outputs
The primary output of HS code 5204 is cotton sewing thread, which is consumed by a wide range of industries, including 5508 Yarn and thread of man-made filaments, put up for retail sale, 5509 Yarn of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale, and 6301 Blankets and traveling rugs.
Family tree for cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/52'>52: Cotton</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5204'>5204: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5201'>5201: Cotton; not carded or combed</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5202'>5202: Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock)</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5203'>5203: Cotton, carded or combed</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5205'>5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5206'>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/v2022/5207'>5207: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5208'>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/v2022/5209'>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/v2022/5210'>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/v2022/5211'>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/v2022/5212'>5212: Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/520411'>520411: Cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/520419'>520419: Cotton; sewing thread, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/520420'>520420: Cotton; sewing thread, put up for retail sale</a>"]
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