Polyester Single Yarn for Poplin Weave
A single polyester staple yarn designed for weaving poplin and broadcloth fabrics, with a count suitable for plain weave apparel textiles. It is unplied, not put up for retail sale, and contains 100% polyester staple fibres. This yarn meets the tariff item's criteria for single yarns with high polyester content.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is multiple (folded) or cabled rather than single.
This tariff item covers multiple or cabled polyester staple yarns.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale.
This tariff item covers synthetic staple yarns put up for retail sale.
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
• Verify the yarn is not put up for retail sale; poplin yarns are usually supplied in bulk
• Keep documentation of the yarn's composition and construction to support classification
• If the yarn is blended with other fibres, ensure polyester content is 85% or more by weight
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