HS Code 520411
Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton
Official description: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale : Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton
Also searched as: cotton sewing thread industrial, cotton thread for manufacturing, cotton sewing thread 85%, industrial cotton thread
Classification
How 520411 breaks down
Cotton
Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale
Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 520411?
Buyers sourcing containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 520411 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 520411
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)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 520411 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 5204
Other HS codes under 5204
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale". If 520411 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 520411: common questions
What is HS code 520411?
HS code 520411 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale : Not put up for retail sale : Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton". The first two digits (52) are the chapter — Cotton — and digits 3-4 (5204) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 520411?
Common products classified under 520411 include cotton sewing thread industrial, cotton thread for manufacturing, cotton sewing thread 85%, industrial cotton thread and similar items matching containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 520411?
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 520411 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (520411) 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.
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