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.
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 |
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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
The tariff item for polyester staple yarn mixed with wool or fine animal hair is separate.
If the yarn is mixed mainly or solely with cotton
Polyester staple yarn mixed with cotton falls under a different tariff item.
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
• > Ensure the yarn is not put up for retail sale; industrial bobbins are fine
• Declare the fibre composition accurately (polyester and acetate percentages) to support classification
• Keep supplier documents showing the yarn count and twist to avoid delays
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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-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.
Polyester-Lyocell Single Yarn 28s
> A balanced single yarn of 28s count, mainly polyester staple fibres with lyocell artificial staple fibres. It is packaged for weaving mills in industrial packaging, not for retail sale. This eco-friendly yarn is used in apparel. As a single yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres, it is classified under 5509.51.00.
Polyester-Modal Single Yarn 35s/1
> A single yarn of 35s count, with dominant polyester staple fibres mixed chiefly with modal artificial staple fibres. It is supplied in commercial cones weighing over 5 kg each, indicating industrial use. This yarn is not for retail sale. It falls under 5509.51.00 as a single yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres.
Polyester-Polyamide Single Yarn 30s/2
> This single yarn, primarily composed of polyester staple fibres mixed with artificial polyamide staple fibres, has an average yarn number around 30 and is not intended for retail sale. It is used in various textile applications. As a single yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres, it is classified under 5509.51.00.
Polyester-Rayon Single Yarn 25s
> A medium-count single yarn of 25s, primarily polyester staple fibres blended with rayon artificial staple fibres. It is not retail-packaged and is for factory use in denim and twill production. This single yarn of polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with artificial staple fibres falls under 5509.51.00.