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

HS v2022 Code: 5509

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
55	09	n/a

Code	5509
Version	HS v2022
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), 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), 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 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), 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), 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 artificial staple fibres, 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), 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), 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), 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), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, 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), 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 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 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), of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, 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 fabric products. The yarn produced under this code is a fundamental input for the 5515 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres and 6006 Knitted or crocheted fabrics industries, which in turn supply materials for clothing, home textiles, and industrial applications.

Production process

The production of synthetic staple fiber yarn typically involves several key steps. First, synthetic fibers such as polyester, nylon, or acrylic are extruded and cut into short lengths. These staple fibers are then cleaned, blended, and carded to align the fibers. The carded fibers are then drawn into a continuous strand and twisted to create the yarn. Depending on the desired properties, the yarn may undergo additional processing, such as heat-setting or texturizing, before being packaged for distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of synthetic staple fiber yarn under HS code 5509 include synthetic polymer resins, such as polyester or nylon, as well as specialized machinery for fiber extrusion, carding, and yarn spinning. Additionally, energy sources, water, and various chemical additives may be necessary for the various processing steps.

Production outputs

The yarn produced under HS code 5509 is a key input for the 5515 Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres and 6006 Knitted or crocheted fabrics industries, which in turn supply materials for a wide range of textile and apparel products, including clothing, home furnishings, and industrial textiles. The yarn may also be used in the production of 5607 Twine, cordage, ropes and cables and other industrial applications.

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/v2022/55'>55: Man-made staple fibres</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5509'>5509: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5501'>5501: Synthetic filament tow</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5502'>5502: Artificial filament tow</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5503'>5503: Synthetic staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5504'>5504: Artificial staple fibres, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5505'>5505: Waste (including noils, yarn waste and garnetted stock), of man-made fibres</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5506'>5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5507'>5507: Artificial staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5508'>5508: Sewing thread of man-made staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5510'>5510: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5511'>5511: Yarn (not sewing thread), of man-made staple fibres, put up for retail sale</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5512'>5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5513'>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/v2022/5514'>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/v2022/5515'>5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/5516'>5516: Woven fabrics of artificial staple fibres</a>"]

    B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/550911'>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/v2022/550912'>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/v2022/550921'>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/v2022/550922'>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/v2022/550931'>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/v2022/550932'>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/v2022/550941'>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/v2022/550942'>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/v2022/550951'>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/v2022/550952'>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/v2022/550953'>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/v2022/550959'>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/v2022/550961'>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/v2022/550962'>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/v2022/550969'>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/v2022/550991'>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/v2022/550992'>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/v2022/550999'>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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