Benin HS Code

HS Code 520790: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Other in Benin

Q: Is HS code 520790 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 520790 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Benin extends it under ECOWAS CET.

Q: What system does Benin use to classify HS code 520790?

Benin classifies products under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), which extends HS codes to 10 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 520790 in Benin?

The official source is https://douanes.bj/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 520790 in Benin

Under Benin's ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO), HS Code 520790 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Other. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Benin extends classifications to 10 digits under its national tariff system. 520790 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 52: Cotton, Heading 5207: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 520790 in Benin

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 52

Cotton

HS Code 5207

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale

HS Code 520790

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Other

HS Code 5207901000

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale: Other: Fishing yarn

HS Code 5207909000

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale: Other: Other

Benin Tariff Classification: ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

In Benin, HS 520790 is classified under the ECOWAS Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule ECOWAS Common External Tariff (ECOWAS CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun (TEC) CEDEAO

Digits 10

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5207

Top Benin import Product Under HS Code 5207

1 520790: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Other $16.6K 2 520710: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton $82

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Related HS Code to Benin Retail Blended Cotton Yarn (520790)

HS Code 5207901000

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale: Other: Fishing yarn

HS Code 5207909000

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale: Other: Other

HS Code 520710

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton

HS Code 520100

Cotton, not carded or combed

HS Code 520210

Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) : Yarn waste (including thread waste)

HS Code 520291

Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) : Other : Garnetted stock

HS Code 520299

Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock) : Other : Other

HS Code 520300

Cotton, carded or combed

HS Code 520411

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

HS Code 520419

Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale : Not put up for retail sale : Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 520790 in Benin?

HS code 520790 covers Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Other in Benin. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5207 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under ECOWAS CET.

Is HS code 520790 the same across all countries?

What system does Benin use to classify HS code 520790?

Where can I officially look up HS code 520790 in Benin?