Kenya HS Code

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

Q: What is HS code 520790 in Kenya?

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

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. Kenya extends it under EAC CET.

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

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 520790 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 520790 in Kenya

Under Kenya's EAC Common External Tariff (EAC CET), 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; Kenya extends classifications to 8 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 Kenya

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 52079000

Cotton yarn containing predominantly, but < 85% cotton by weight, put up for retail sale (excl. sewing thread)

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

In Kenya, HS 520790 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 5207

Top Kenya import Product Under HS Code 5207

1 520710: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton $16.9K 2 520790: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Other $549

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Top Kenya export Product Under HS Code 5207

1 520710: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale : Containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton $1.9K

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

HS Code 52079000

Cotton yarn containing predominantly, but < 85% cotton by weight, put up for retail sale (excl. sewing thread)

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

HS Code 520420

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 520790 in Kenya?

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

Is HS code 520790 the same across all countries?

What system does Kenya use to classify HS code 520790?

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