30s Ne Polyester-Viscose Plied Yarn
This is a fine 30s Ne plied yarn made of polyester staple fibres mixed chiefly with viscose artificial staple fibres, intended for weaving poplin shirt fabric. It is not put up for retail sale and is classified under tariff item 5509.51.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with artificial 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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yarn is mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair
This alternative covers polyester staple yarns blended with wool or fine animal hair, which are classified separately.
If the yarn contains no artificial staple fibres
Polyester staple yarn made wholly or mainly of polyester, without artificial fibre blends, falls under this heading.
If the yarn is put up for retail sale
Yarn of synthetic staple fibres packaged for retail sale (e.g., small balls or skeins) is classified in heading 55.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale (e.g
• on spools under 125 g) to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the fibre composition by weight, as classification depends on polyester predominating over viscose
• Keep mill certificates or lab reports ready for CBSA verification of fibre content
Related Products under Tariff item 5509.51.00
Heavy Duty Polyester-Viscose Cabled Yarn
This is a cabled yarn made from coarse polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with viscose artificial staple fibres, designed for canvas production. It is a multiple yarn form of synthetic staples for industrial textile processing and is not put up for retail sale, falling under tariff item 5509.51.00.
Industrial Polyester-Acrylic Plied Yarn
This folded plied yarn is made primarily of polyester staple fibres blended with acrylic artificial staple fibres, designed for carpet backing production. It is a non-retail cabled synthetic staple yarn, classified under tariff item 5509.51.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres.
Polyester-Acetate Single Yarn 40s/1
> This is a fine single yarn, count 40s, composed mainly of polyester staple fibres blended with cellulose acetate artificial staple fibres. It is wound on large industrial bobbins and is not put up for retail sale. Because it is a single yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres, it falls under tariff item 5509.51.00.
Polyester-Acrylic Artificial Blend Single Yarn 32s
> A single yarn of 32s count, primarily polyester staple fibres blended with artificial acrylic-type fibres. It is supplied on large cones for industrial use, not for retail sale. This yarn is used in durable upholstery and automotive textiles. As a single yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres, it is classified under 5509.51.00.
Polyester-Cotton Folded Yarn for Weaving
This multiple folded yarn is made primarily from polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton artificial staple fibres, containing at least two singles yarns twisted together. It is intended for weaving and is not put up for retail sale, falling under tariff item 5509.51.00 as other yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly or solely with artificial staple fibres.
Polyester-Cupro Single Yarn 45s Fine
> A fine single yarn of 45s count, mainly polyester staple fibres with cupro artificial staple fibres. It is intended for high-end shirting mills and has a luxurious drape and sheen. The yarn is not put up for retail sale. This single yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres falls under 5509.51.00.