HS code 5510.11: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, single yarn
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Key facts
- HS code
- 5510.11
- Covers
- Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, single yarn
- Heading
- 55.10: Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
- Chapter
- 55: Man-made staple fibres
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 1 line
Summary
HS code 5510.11 covers yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, single yarn. It sits in heading 55.10 (yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale) in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). Other goods of heading 55.10 are classified under 5510.12 (containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, multiple (folded) or cabled yarn), 5510.20 (other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair), 5510.30 (other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton) or 5510.90 (other yarn). National tariff lines under 5510.11 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 5510.11 covers yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, single yarn.
The legal text of the subheading is “Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres: Single yarn”, read under “Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres”, in HS2022.
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of heading 55.10 are classified under 5510.12 (containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, multiple (folded) or cabled yarn), 5510.20 (other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair), 5510.30 (other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton) or 5510.90 (other yarn).
How it is structured
5510.11 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 55, are the chapter; the first four, 5510, are heading 55.10; the last two, 11, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Chapter 55
- Man-made staple fibres
- Heading 55.10
- Yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale
- Within the heading
- Containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres
- Subheading 5510.11
- Single yarn
In other countries
National tariff lines under 5510.11 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 5510.11 cover?
HS code 5510.11 covers yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale, containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, single yarn.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 5510.11 in?
HS code 5510.11 is in heading 55.10 (yarn (other than sewing thread) of artificial staple fibres, not put up for retail sale) in chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres).
Where are goods of heading 55.10 classified when 5510.11 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 55.10 are classified under 5510.12 (containing 85 % or more by weight of artificial staple fibres, multiple (folded) or cabled yarn), 5510.20 (other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair), 5510.30 (other yarn, mixed mainly or solely with cotton) or 5510.90 (other yarn).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 5510.11?
National tariff lines under 5510.11 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.