Find HS Code and trade information for spinning

Spinning

Spinning is the process of creating fibers, yarn, and threads from various materials. It is a fundamental technology in textile production, dating back millennia and employed in numerous cultures worldwide. The core principle involves drawing out raw fibers and twisting them together to form a cohesive strand.

Materials

A diverse range of materials can be spun, broadly categorized as:

• Natural Fibers: These originate from plant, animal, or mineral sources.
  • Plant Fibers: Cotton, flax (linen), hemp, jute, ramie, sisal.
  • Animal Fibers: Wool (sheep, alpaca, cashmere, mohair), silk (from silkworms), vicuña.
  • Mineral Fibers: Asbestos (historically, now largely avoided due to health concerns).
• Synthetic Fibers: Manufactured through chemical processes.
  • Cellulosic Fibers: Rayon, viscose, modal, lyocell.
  • Protein Fibers: Spandex, nylon, acrylic.
  • Olefin Fibers: Polyester, polypropylene.

Purpose & Function

The primary purpose of spinning is to transform loose fibers into a usable form for weaving, knitting, crocheting, or other textile applications. The twisting process imparts strength, cohesiveness, and continuity to the fiber strand. Yarn properties like thickness, texture, and strength are determined by fiber type, twist level, and spinning method.

Usage Scenarios

Spinning is crucial across a vast spectrum of textile industries:

• Clothing: Production of yarns for fabrics used in apparel.
• Home Textiles: Yarns for carpets, upholstery, curtains, bedding.
• Industrial Textiles: Production of strong yarns for ropes, tire cords, geotextiles, filtration fabrics.
• Crafts: Hand spinning for artistic yarn production, weaving, knitting, and other fiber arts.
• Medical Applications: Production of surgical sutures, dressings, and other specialized textiles.

Common Types of Spinning

Several spinning methods exist, categorized by the mechanism used to twist and draw the fibers:

• Ring Spinning: The most common industrial method. Fibers pass through rollers and are twisted by a rotating ring and traveler. Produces strong, consistent yarn.
• Open-End Spinning (Rotor Spinning): Fibers are separated and fed into a rapidly rotating rotor, creating yarn with a bulkier, less smooth texture.
• Carded Spinning: Fibers are first carded to align them before spinning. Produces softer, less strong yarn.
• Worsted Spinning: Fibers are combed to remove short fibers and align them parallel before spinning. Produces smooth, strong yarn.
• Air-Jet Spinning: Uses jets of air to twist and entangle fibers. Produces yarn with a unique texture.
• Hand Spinning: Utilizing tools like spinning wheels or drop spindles. Allows for greater control over yarn characteristics and artistic expression.

Based on the provided information, the declared goods relate to materials prepared for spinning. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes:

• 5503110000: This HS code covers Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Of nylon or other polyamides: Of aramids.

  • 55: Chapter 55 refers to Synthetic fibers.
  • 03: Heading 03 specifies staple fibers.
  • 11: Subheading 11 further defines these as fibers of nylon or other polyamides, specifically of aramids. The base tariff is 4.3%, with an additional 25.0% surcharge, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 59.3%.

• 5503191000: This HS code covers Synthetic staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Of nylon or other polyamides: Other: Containing 10 percent or more by weight of nylon 12.

  • 55: Chapter 55 refers to Synthetic fibers.
  • 03: Heading 03 specifies staple fibers.
  • 19: Subheading 19 further defines these as other fibers of nylon or other polyamides, specifically those containing 10 percent or more by weight of nylon 12. The base tariff is 0.0%, with an additional 25.0% surcharge, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.

• 5504100000: This HS code covers Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Of viscose rayon.

  • 55: Chapter 55 refers to Synthetic fibers.
  • 04: Heading 04 specifies artificial staple fibers.
  • 10: Subheading 10 further defines these as fibers of viscose rayon. The base tariff is 4.3%, with an additional 7.5% surcharge, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 41.8%.

• 5504900000: This HS code covers Artificial staple fibers, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning: Other.

  • 55: Chapter 55 refers to Synthetic fibers.
  • 04: Heading 04 specifies artificial staple fibers.
  • 90: Subheading 90 further defines these as other artificial staple fibers. The base tariff is 4.3%, with an additional 25.0% surcharge, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 59.3%.

• 5405003000: This HS code covers Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of artificial textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm: Monofilament.

  • 54: Chapter 54 refers to Textile fabrics, made-up textile articles, sets for weaving, embroidery or knitting, etc.
  • 05: Heading 05 specifies artificial monofilament or strip.
  • 00: Subheading 00 further defines these as monofilament. The base tariff is 6.9%, with an additional 25.0% surcharge, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 61.9%.

• 5405006000: This HS code covers Artificial monofilament of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1 mm; strip and the like (for example, artificial straw) of artificial textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5 mm: Other.

  • 54: Chapter 54 refers to Textile fabrics, made-up textile articles, sets for weaving, embroidery or knitting, etc.
  • 05: Heading 05 specifies artificial monofilament or strip.
  • 00: Subheading 00 further defines these as other artificial monofilament or strip. The base tariff is 5.8%, with an additional 25.0% surcharge, increasing to 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 60.8%.