China HS Code

HS Code 550820: Of artificial staple fibres in China

Q: Is HS code 550820 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 550820 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. China extends it under China HS / CCCHS.

Q: What system does China use to classify HS code 550820?

China classifies products under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS; locally 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), which extends HS codes to 13 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 550820 in China?

The official source is http://english.customs.gov.cn/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 550820 in China

Under China's Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则), HS Code 550820 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of artificial staple fibres. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; China extends classifications to 13 digits under its national tariff system. 550820 belongs to Section XI: Textiles and textile articles, Chapter 55: Man-made staple fibres, Heading 5508: Sewing thread of manmade staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale.

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Classification Path of HS Code 550820 in China

Section XI

Chapters (50-63) Textiles and textile articles

Chapter 55

Man-made staple fibres

HS Code 5508

Sewing thread of manmade staple fibres, whether or not put up for retail sale

HS Code 550820

Of artificial staple fibres

HS Code 55082000

Sewing thread of artificial staple fibres 人造纤维短纤缝纫线

China Tariff Classification: Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

In China, HS 550820 is classified under the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国海关进出口税则) — a 13-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China (China HS / CCCHS)

Local name 中华人民共和国海关进出口税则

Digits 13

Official source http://english.customs.gov.cn/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5508

Top China import Product Under HS Code 5508

1 550810: Of synthetic staple fibres $2.3M 2 550820: Of artificial staple fibres $20.2K

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Top China export Product Under HS Code 5508

1 550810: Of synthetic staple fibres $396.2M 2 550820: Of artificial staple fibres $2.1M

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Related HS Code to China Artificial Staple Sewing Thread (550820)

HS Code 55082000

Sewing thread of artificial staple fibres

HS Code 550810

Of synthetic staple fibres

HS Code 550110

Of nylon or other polyamides

HS Code 550120

Of polyesters

HS Code 550130

Acrylic or modacrylic

Of nylon or other polyamides : Of aramids

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 550820 in China?

HS code 550820 covers Of artificial staple fibres in China. It sits in Chapter 55 (Man-made staple fibres), Heading 5508 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under China HS / CCCHS.

Is HS code 550820 the same across all countries?

What system does China use to classify HS code 550820?

Where can I officially look up HS code 550820 in China?