Heading (4-digit)
5206Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale:
綿糸（綿の重量が全重量の85％未満のものに限るものとし、縫糸及び小売用にしたものを除く。）
HS code 5206 is a Heading (4-digit) classification number. In Japan's trade statistics (published by Ministry of Finance), it represents import/export items classified as “Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale:”. This code has 20 subcategories defined below it.
Latest trade statistics
In May 2026, Japan's imports under HS code 5206 (Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale:) totaled ¥133M (YoY +11.3%), with a volume of 164,164 KG at about ¥807/KG. The top import sources are Indonesia (61.0%), People's Republic of China (16.2%), India (8.6%). Exports totaled ¥21M (YoY +7.3%), with a volume of 8,252 KG at about ¥2,574/KG. The top export destinations are People's Republic of China (61.3%), Thailand (19.1%), Italy (4.3%).
Export (May 2026)
¥21M
YoY: +7.3%
Qty: 8,252 KG
Unit price: ¥2,574/KG
Import (May 2026)
¥133M
YoY: +11.3%
Qty: 164,164 KG
Unit price: ¥807/KG
Top export destinations (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | People's Republic of China | ¥278M | 61.3% | 112,754 KG | ¥2,464/KG |
| 2 | Thailand | ¥87M | 19.1% | 51,204 KG | ¥1,696/KG |
| 3 | Italy | ¥20M | 4.3% | 2,799 KG | ¥7,043/KG |
| 4 | Hong Kong | ¥14M | 3.0% | 2,350 KG | ¥5,882/KG |
| 5 | Malaysia | ¥10M | 2.3% | 10,544 KG | ¥968/KG |
Top import sources (2025)
| # | Country | Value | Share | Qty | Unit price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | ¥1B | 61.0% | 1,743,702 KG | ¥631/KG |
| 2 | People's Republic of China | ¥293M | 16.2% | 301,060 KG | ¥972/KG |
| 3 | India | ¥155M | 8.6% | 133,386 KG | ¥1,163/KG |
| 4 | Thailand | ¥126M | 7.0% | 178,370 KG | ¥704/KG |
| 5 | Viet Nam | ¥69M | 3.8% | 140,250 KG | ¥494/KG |
Subcategories20items
Subheading (6-digit)
520611Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number):
Subheading (6-digit)
520612Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number):
Subheading (6-digit)
520613Measuring less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number):
Subheading (6-digit)
520614Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number):
Subheading (6-digit)
520615Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number):
Subheading (6-digit)
520621Measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number):
Subheading (6-digit)
520622Measuring less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number):
Subheading (6-digit)
520623Measuring less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number):
Subheading (6-digit)
520624Measuring less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number):
Subheading (6-digit)
520625Measuring less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number):
Subheading (6-digit)
520631Measuring per single yarn 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn):
Subheading (6-digit)
520632Measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn):
Subheading (6-digit)
520633Measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn):
Subheading (6-digit)
520634Measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn):
Subheading (6-digit)
520635Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn):
Subheading (6-digit)
520641Measuring per single yarn 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number per single yarn):
Subheading (6-digit)
520642Measuring per single yarn less than 714.29 decitex but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 metric number but not exceeding 43 metric number per single yarn):
Subheading (6-digit)
520643Measuring per single yarn less than 232.56 decitex but not less than 192.31 decitex (exceeding 43 metric number but not exceeding 52 metric number per single yarn):
Subheading (6-digit)
520644Measuring per single yarn less than 192.31 decitex but not less than 125 decitex (exceeding 52 metric number but not exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn):
Subheading (6-digit)
520645Measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number per single yarn):
Related codes
Other codes in the same classification group
5202Cotton waste (including yarn waste and garnetted stock):5204Cotton sewing thread, whether or not put up for retail sale:5205Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale:5207Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) put up for retail sale:5208Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2:5209Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85 % or more by weight of cotton, weighing more than 200 g/m2:5210Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2:5211Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85 % by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200 g/m2:5212Other woven fabrics of cotton:
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