# 5509 — Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale

HS code 5509 classifies Yarn (other than sewing thread) of synthetic staple fibres, not put up for retail sale. It belongs to Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres) of Section XI (Textiles and textile articles) of the Harmonized System.

> Section XI · Textiles and textile articles
> Chapter 55 · Man-made staple fibres

**HS code:** `5509`

## Description

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

## Subheadings

- `550911` — Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides — Single yarn
- `550912` — Containing 85 % or more by weight of staple fibres of nylon or other polyamides — Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- `550921` — Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres — Single yarn
- `550922` — Containing 85 % or more by weight of polyester staple fibres — Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- `550931` — Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres — Single yarn
- `550932` — Containing 85 % or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres — Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- `550941` — Other yarn, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres — Single yarn
- `550942` — Other yarn, containing 85 % or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres — Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn
- `550951` — Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres — Mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres
- `550952` — Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres — Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- `550953` — Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres — Mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- `550959` — Other yarn, of polyester staple fibres — Other
- `550961` — Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres — Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- `550962` — Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres — Mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- `550969` — Other yarn, of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres — Other
- `550991` — Other yarn — Mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
- `550992` — Other yarn — Mixed mainly or solely with cotton
- `550999` — Other yarn — Other

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Last updated: 2026-06-03
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