HS Code for Cotton Yarn in the UAE
Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) with 85%+ cotton is classified under heading 5205.
Official GCC Common Customs Tariff heading 5205: containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale. Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not
GCC Common Customs Tariff lines & customs duty under 5205
Representative 12-digit national lines and their published duty. The UAE applies the GCC Common External Tariff — a 5% ad-valorem duty on most goods, with exemptions and higher rates on specific categories. The exact line for your product depends on its specifics — run the analysis to pin it down.
| GCC code | Description | Duty |
|---|---|---|
| 5205 11 00 | exceeding 14 metric number) Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less | 5% |
| 5205 11 00 00 00 | Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number) Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not | 5% |
| 5205 12 00 | than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) Measuring less than 232.56 decitex b | 5% |
| 5205 12 00 00 00 | less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number) Measuring less than 232.56 deci | 5% |
| 5205 13 00 | than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number) Measuring less than 192.31 decitex b | 5% |
| 5205 13 00 00 00 | less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number) Measuring less than 192.31 deci | 5% |
| 5205 14 00 | less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number) Measuring less than 125 decitex (e | 5% |
| 5205 14 00 00 00 | less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number) | 5% |
One free, fully-cited analysis — no sign-up. HSbro reasons through the GRI over the tariff and rulings corpus for the UAE and returns a defensible GCC Common Customs Tariff code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HS code for cotton yarn in the UAE?
- Cotton Yarn is classified under HS heading 5205. United Arab Emirates uses the GCC Common Customs Tariff schedule (12 digits), so the full national code has 12 digits — the exact line depends on the product's material, function and form, which HSbro resolves through the WCO General Rules of Interpretation.
- How much customs duty applies to cotton yarn in the UAE?
- The UAE applies the GCC Common External Tariff — a 5% ad-valorem duty on most goods, with exemptions and higher rates on specific categories. Run the analysis to see the duty on the specific line for your product, cited to the schedule.
- How many digits is a United Arab Emirates GCC Common Customs Tariff code?
- United Arab Emirates classifies to 12 digits (the first 6 are the WCO Harmonized System; the remainder is the national split).
- How do I find the correct HS code for my cotton yarn?
- Identify the product's essential character (material, function, finished vs. component form), then apply the General Rules of Interpretation in order. HSbro does this over a cited corpus and returns a defensible code with the full reasoning trail.
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How HSbro determines the code
HSbro doesn't guess. It applies the WCO General Rules of Interpretation in strict order — heading terms and binding section/chapter notes first (GRI 1), then the essential-character and specificity rules as needed — over a retrieved, cited corpus, and drills to United Arab Emirates's 12-digit national line. Every substantive claim traces to a source you can open.
HSbro is decision-support, not legal advice. HS codes and duty rates are indicative — verify against the current national schedule (ITC-HS · CN/TARIC · HTS · GCC) and the operative customs notification before filing. Coverage: India, the EU, the United States and the UAE.