Polypropylene Staple Single Yarn 25/1
This is a heavy-duty single yarn made from 85% or more polypropylene staple fibres, used in geotextile and agricultural fabric production. It is not put up for retail sale and is supplied in bulk. It falls under tariff item 5509.41.00 as a single yarn of synthetic staple fibres.
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
Multiple or cabled yarns are classified under a different subheading.
If the yarn is mixed with wool or fine animal hair and has less than 85% synthetic content
Classification depends on the predominant fibre when synthetic content is below 85%.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Retail-packaged yarns are classified under heading 55.11.
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 put up for retail sale to avoid reclassification to heading 55.11
• Provide a fibre composition certificate showing polypropylene content ≥85% by weight
• If the yarn is high tenacity, verify it meets the thresholds in Section XI Note 6
Related Products under Tariff item 5509.41.00
100% Acrylic Single Yarn 20s
This is a single yarn made entirely from acrylic staple fibers, with a yarn count of 20s. It contains more than 85% synthetic staple fibers by weight and is supplied in bulk packaging for use in textile mills, not for retail sale. It falls under this tariff item as a single yarn of synthetic staple fibers, not put up for retail sale.
100% Polyester 30s Single Yarn
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Acrylic 20/2 Single Staple Yarn
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Acrylic Blend Single Yarn 32/1
This is a single yarn containing 86% acrylic staple fibers with minor synthetic fibers, designed for knitwear base fabrics. It is supplied in bulk for industrial use, not for retail sale, and has a soft hand suitable for sweater yarns. It is classified under this tariff item as a single yarn of synthetic staple fibers.
Blended Polyester 85% Single Yarn 36s
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Fine Polyester Single Yarn 60/1
This is an ultra-fine single polyester staple yarn with a count of 60/1, designed for lightweight voiles and chiffons. It contains 85% or more synthetic staple fibers and is supplied in bulk, not for retail sale. It falls under this tariff item as a single yarn of synthetic staple fibers.