HS 2022 · 6-digit international code

HS Code 520635

6-digit classification for Measuring Per Single Yarn Less…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment

Official description: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale : Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres : Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)

Also searched as: carded cotton ply yarn, folded carded cotton yarn, extra fine carded cotton ply

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Classification

How 520635 breaks down

HS 2022

52Chapter

Cotton

5206Heading

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale

520635Subheading

Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)

Short answer

What HS code 520635 means before paying a 1688 supplier

HS code 520635 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for measuring per single yarn less than 125…; often searched as carded cotton ply yarn, folded carded cotton yarn, extra fine carded cotton ply. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.

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Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.

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Covered products

What products fall under HS code 520635?

Buyers sourcing measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 520635 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.

carded cotton ply yarnfolded carded cotton yarnextra fine carded cotton ply

Import duty by market

Where to check the import duty for HS 520635

The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.

United States

USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)

European Union

TARIC · Access2Markets

United Kingdom

HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff

Canada

CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff

Australia

ABF · Australian customs tariff

Singapore

Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)

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Heading 5206

Other HS codes under 5206

Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale". If 520635 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.

520611Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)520612Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)520613Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)520614Measuring less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)520615Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)520621Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)520622Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)520623Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)520624Measuring less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)520625Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)520631Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)520632Measuring per single yarn less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn)

Questions

HS code 520635: common questions

What is HS code 520635?

HS code 520635 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale : Multiple (folded) or cabled yarn, of uncombed fibres : Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn)". The first two digits (52) are the chapter — Cotton — and digits 3-4 (5206) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

What products fall under HS 520635?

Common products classified under 520635 include carded cotton ply yarn, folded carded cotton yarn, extra fine carded cotton ply and similar items matching measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

How do I find the import duty for HS code 520635?

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

Is HS code 520635 the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (520635) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.

Chapter 52

Explore Cotton

520100Cotton, not carded or combed 520210Yarn waste (including thread waste)520300Cotton, carded or combed 520411Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton 520511Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)520710Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton 520811Plain weave, weighing not more than 100 g/m² 520911Plain weave

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