HS 2022 · 6-digit international code

HS Code 520523

Measuring less than 232

Official description: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale : Single yarn, of combed fibres : Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)

Also searched as: combed cotton yarn medium, combed cotton yarn Ne 43-52, combed yarn 43/1 to 52/1, combed single yarn

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Classification

How 520523 breaks down

HS 2022

52Chapter

Cotton

5205Heading

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

520523Subheading

Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)

Covered products

What products fall under HS code 520523?

Buyers sourcing measuring less than 232 from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 520523 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.

combed cotton yarn mediumcombed cotton yarn Ne 43-52combed yarn 43/1 to 52/1combed single yarn

Import duty by market

Where to check the import duty for HS 520523

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 5205

Other HS codes under 5205

Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale". If 520523 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.

520511Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)520512Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)520513Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)520514Measuring less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)520515Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number)520521Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)520522Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)520524Measuring less than 192,31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number)520526Measuring less than 125 decitex but not less than 106,38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number)520527Measuring less than 106,38 decitex but not less than 83,33 decitex (exceeding 94 metric number but not exceeding 120 metric number)520528Measuring less than 83,33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number)520531Measuring per single yarn 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn)

Questions

HS code 520523: common questions

What is HS code 520523?

HS code 520523 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale : Single yarn, of combed fibres : Measuring less than 232,56 decitex but not less than 192,31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number)". The first two digits (52) are the chapter — Cotton — and digits 3-4 (5205) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

What products fall under HS 520523?

Common products classified under 520523 include combed cotton yarn medium, combed cotton yarn Ne 43-52, combed yarn 43/1 to 52/1, combed single yarn and similar items matching measuring less than 232. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

How do I find the import duty for HS code 520523?

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 520523 the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (520523) 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 520611Measuring 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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