Kenya HS Code

HS Code 52042000: Cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale in Kenya

Q: Is HS code 52042000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 52042000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Kenya under EAC CET and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 52042000?

Kenya classifies products under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET; locally EAC CET), 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 52042000 in Kenya?

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

What is HS Code 52042000 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), HS Code 52042000 is classified as Cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale. Kenya's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 52042000 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 52042000 in Kenya

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 52042000

Cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale

Kenya Tariff Classification: EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

In Kenya, HS 52042000 is classified under the EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET)

Local name EAC CET

Digits 8

Official source https://www.kra.go.ke/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5204

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5204

1 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 $215.3K 2 520419: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale : Not put up for retail sale : Other $95.7K 3 520420: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale : Put up for retail sale $37.3K

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Top Kenya export Product Under HS Code 5204

1 520419: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale : Not put up for retail sale : Other $14.0K 2 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 $1.9K 3 520420: Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale : Put up for retail sale $353

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Related HS Code to Kenya Retail Cotton Sewing Thread (52042000)

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

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 520511

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale : Single yarn, of uncombed fibres : Measuring 714,29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number)

HS Code 520512

Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale : Single yarn, of uncombed fibres : Measuring less than 714,29 decitex but not less than 232,56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number)

HS Code 520513

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

52042000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 52042000 in Kenya?

HS code 52042000 covers Cotton sewing thread, put up for retail sale in Kenya. It sits in Chapter 52 (Cotton), Heading 5204 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under EAC CET.

Is HS code 52042000 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 52042000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 52042000 in Kenya?