Wool-Cotton Blend Carded Carpet Yarn
Heavy carded yarn with 80% wool and 20% cotton, used for tufted carpet backing and supplied on industrial cones. With less than 85% wool and not put up for retail sale, it falls under this tariff item for carded wool yarn.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wool content is 85% or more by weight.
Higher wool content moves it to the sibling item.
If the cotton content predominates by weight.
Cotton yarn would be classified in Chapter 52.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the yarn is not for retail sale—industrial cones are fine
• Document the wool-cotton blend ratio with lab reports
• If the yarn is used for carpet backing, ensure it is not classified as a made-up article under Section XI notes
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