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Commercial Export GradeHS Code: 5205Origin: India

Cotton Yarn

Technical Specifications, Quality Benchmarks & Exporter Sourcing

India remains a global powerhouse for premium cotton yarn production, offering exceptional staple length, high tensile strength, and consistent count uniformity across HS Code 5205. For global textile mills and apparel manufacturers, securing reliable bulk combed cotton yarn exporters requires rigorous mill vetting and strict quality benchmarks. Our platform connects commercial procurement teams directly with verified, export-compliant Indian spinning mills tailored to your technical specifications.

Origin
India Mill Hubs
Compliance
OEKO-TEX / GOTS
Typical MOQ
1x 20ft FCL
Lab Samples
Swatches & Cones
Direct Factory Sourcing Protocol

Submit your required yarn count, fabric construction, or container volume on the right to receive direct factory quotations and technical Uster/lab datasheets within 24 hours.

Live Mill Sourcing Desk
Direct Factory Match

Request Pricing & Specifications

Direct quotes from verified Indian spinning & weaving mills for Cotton Yarn.

Verified Indian Mills Uster / Lab Test COA Zero Middleman Markup
Sub-Categories & Commercial Grades

Commercial Cotton Yarn Export Varieties

3 commercial specifications with factory-direct supply
HS 520522Export Ready

Combed Cotton Yarn

India is the world's leading producer and exporter of premium combed cotton yarn, leveraging long-staple Shankar-6 and MCU-5 fibers to deliver superior tensile strength, low IPI, and exceptional knit/weave runnability under HS Code 520522. Our B2B platform connects international textile procurement heads and commercial garment manufacturers directly with pre-screened Indian export mills, bypassing trading markups. Verified suppliers regularly fulfill large-scale global shipments under FOB, CFR, and CIF Incoterms across key Indian ports including Nhava Sheva, Mundra, Tuticorin, and Chennai.

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HS 520512Export Ready

Carded Cotton Yarn

Indian carded cotton yarn (HS Code: 520512) is globally recognized for superior fiber strength, uniform twist, and cost efficiency in mass textile manufacturing. Our platform bridges the gap between international procurement heads and certified Indian spinning mills, enabling reliable FOB, CIF, and CFR trade terms for full-container-load shipments. Leverage direct mill pricing, transparent supply chains, and standardized laboratory verification for your bulk yarn programs.

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HS 520511Export Ready

Open End (OE) Yarn

India is a leading global manufacturing hub for cost-effective, high-tenacity Open End (OE) cotton yarn, widely preferred by denim, home textile, and industrial fabric manufacturers worldwide. Our platform connects international B2B buyers with vetted Indian spinning mills capable of executing high-volume commercial contracts under standard Incoterms including FOB, CFR, and CIF. We help commercial procurement teams streamline supplier discovery, verify quality parameters, and lock in competitive direct-from-mill pricing.

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Processing Formats & Specifications

Commercial Export Forms & Industry Applications

01

Combed Cotton Yarn

Primary Application:

High-end circular knitting and fine weaving where minimal hairiness, superior tensile strength, and ultra-smooth surface finish are critical.

Target Manufacturing Sector:

Premium apparel, luxury bed linen, export-grade knitwear, and delicate shirting fabrics.

02

Carded Cotton Yarn

Primary Application:

Cost-effective, robust fabric production requiring standard durability and authentic cotton texture.

Target Manufacturing Sector:

Standard woven garments, everyday casual wear, institutional towels, and home furnishings.

03

Ring Spun Cotton Yarn

Primary Application:

Applications demanding high structural integrity, exceptional softness, and consistent dye absorption.

Target Manufacturing Sector:

T-shirts, high-density denim warps, fleece fabrics, and technical industrial textiles.

04

Open End (Rotor) Cotton Yarn

Primary Application:

Heavyweight weaving and coarse knitting where high bulk, uniform abrasion resistance, and cost efficiency are prioritized.

Target Manufacturing Sector:

Denim weft, heavy canvas, workwear, cleaning mops, and non-critical industrial base fabrics.

International Trade Intelligence

Compliance Standards, Packaging & Mill Quality Control

Target Buyer Profiles

Enterprise
United StatesEuropean UnionGCC & Middle EastAsia-Pacific
Commercial Knitting & Weaving Mills
Apparel Manufacturers & Private Label Garment Exporters
Textile Raw Material Importers & Master Distributors

Packaging & Container Logistics

ISPM-15 Ready
Export Packaging Specification:

Paper cones packed in 24-cone corrugated cartons (approx. 45-50 kg/carton), multi-ply woven PP bags (approx. 50 kg/bag), or palletized container loads shrink-wrapped with edge protectors.

20ft FCL Container:~9 - 11 Metric Tons
40ft HC Container:~19 - 22 Metric Tons
All cartons/bales packed with multi-ply moisture barriers.

Mill QA & Testing Protocol

Audited
International Compliance Supported:

OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS), Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), ISO 9001:2015, and Uster Statistics benchmarks.

Pre-Shipment Inspection

SGS, Intertek, or Bureau Veritas container loading and laboratory verification accommodated per buyer instructions.

Full Uster / tensile COA dispatched with every commercial lot.
Standard Operating Procedure

How to Procure Cotton Yarn via GoExports

Step 01

Submit Technical RFQ

Specify your required yarn count, GSM, fabric construction, compliance standards, and destination port.

Step 02

Factory Matching & Quote

We route your parameters to pre-screened Indian mills to secure competitive factory-direct quotations.

Step 03

Swatches & Lab Validation

Receive physical yarn cones or fabric swatches along with complete Uster/lab test certificates for approval.

Step 04

Contracting & Container Load

Finalize trade contracts with L/C or T/T terms, optional third-party pre-shipment inspection, and ocean freight booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Commercial Procurement FAQs for Cotton Yarn

Cotton yarn is primarily exported under HS Code 5205 (cotton yarn containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale). Subheadings define single or multiple combed and carded specifications. Submit your target yarn count to get matched with verified exporters compliant with your destination tariff codes.

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