Central African Republic HS Code

HS Code 520420: Cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale in Central African Republic

Q: Is HS code 520420 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 520420 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Central African Republic extends it under TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET.

Q: What system does Central African Republic use to classify HS code 520420?

Central African Republic classifies products under the CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET; locally Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC), which extends HS codes to 8 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 520420 in Central African Republic?

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

What is HS Code 520420 in Central African Republic

Under Central African Republic's CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC), HS Code 520420 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Central African Republic extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 520420 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 52: Cotton, Heading 5204: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 520420 in Central African Republic

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 52

Cotton

HS Code 5204

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

HS Code 520420

Cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale

HS Code 52042000

Fils à coudre de coton, même conditionnés pour la vente au détail: Conditionnés pour la vente au détail

Central African Republic Tariff Classification: CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET)

In Central African Republic, HS 520420 is classified under the CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule CEMAC / CEEAC Common External Tariff (TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET)

Local name Tarif Extérieur Commun CEMAC

Digits 8

Official source https://douanes-rca.org/

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Related HS Code to Central African Republic Retail Cotton Sewing Thread (520420)

HS Code 52042000

Fils à coudre de coton, même conditionnés pour la vente au détail: Conditionnés pour la vente au détail

HS Code 520411

Cotton sewg thread >/=85% by wght of cotton,not put up for retail sale

HS Code 520419

Cotton sewg thread,<85% by weight of cotton,not put up for retail sale

HS Code 520100

Cotton, neither carded nor combed

HS Code 520210

Cotton yarn waste (including thread waste)

HS Code 520291

Garnetted stock of cotton

HS Code 520299

Cotton waste (excl. yarn waste, thread waste and garnetted stock)

HS Code 520300

Cotton, carded or combed

HS Code 520511

"Single cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of >= 714,29 decitex ""<= MC 14"" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale)"

HS Code 520512

"Single cotton yarn, of uncombed fibres, containing >= 85% cotton by weight and with a linear density of 232,56 decitex to < 714,29 decitex ""> MC 14 to MC 43"" (excl. sewing thread and yarn put up for retail sale)"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 520420 in Central African Republic?

HS code 520420 covers Cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale in Central African Republic. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5204 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under TEC CEMAC / CEEAC CET.

Is HS code 520420 the same across all countries?

What system does Central African Republic use to classify HS code 520420?

Where can I officially look up HS code 520420 in Central African Republic?