United States of America HS Code

HS Code 550820: Of artificial staple fibres in United States of America

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. United States of America extends it under HTS / HTSUS.

Q: What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 550820?

United States of America classifies products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS; locally Harmonized Tariff Schedule), 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 550820 in United States of America?

The official source is https://www.cbp.gov/. 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 United States of America

Under United States of America's Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), HS Code 550820 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Of artificial staple fibres. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; United States of America extends classifications to 10 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 United States of America

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 5508200000

Of artificial staple fibers (200)

United States of America Tariff Classification: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS)

In United States of America, HS 550820 is classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) — a 10-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS / HTSUS)

Local name Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Digits 10

Official source https://www.cbp.gov/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 5508

Top United States of America import Product Under HS Code 5508

1 550810: Of synthetic staple fibres $9.3M 2 550820: Of artificial staple fibres $38.0K

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Top United States of America export Product Under HS Code 5508

1 550810: Of synthetic staple fibres $10.6M 2 550820: Of artificial staple fibres $502.9K

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Related HS Code to United States of America Artificial Staple Sewing Thread (550820)

HS Code 5508200000

Of artificial staple fibers (200)

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 United States of America?

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

Is HS code 550820 the same across all countries?

What system does United States of America use to classify HS code 550820?

Where can I officially look up HS code 550820 in United States of America?